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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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!

Price -96% 0.82€
Rating 8.5
Release 04 Dec 2018
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..

Price 4.99€
Rating 8.8
Release 21 Nov 2018
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.

Price 13.79€
Rating 8.4
Release 23 Oct 2018
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.

Price -96% 0.75€
Rating 8.0
Release 17 Aug 2018
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?

Price Free to play
Rating 7.2
Release 31 May 2018
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...

Price 5.89€
Rating 8.7
Release 25 Mar 2018
Orwell: Ignorance is Strength Step into the shoes of a government official in a top-secret department of the Orwell surveillance program. Given the power to both uncover and fabricate "the truth", how far will you go in the service of your country? Season 2 of Orwell, the award-winning surveillance thriller.

Price -96% 0.41€
Rating 7.3
Release 22 Feb 2018
HEADLINER Short, thought-provoking adventure where you are a News Editor and decide what stories get published, set in a fictional city where most people are genetically modified. Multiple unique endings let you share your story and see what the Headliner before you did.

Price 4.99€
Rating 7.4
Release 03 Oct 2017
Throne of Lies®: Medieval Politics The 3D online multiplayer game of social deduction and mischief, inspired by medieval politics and the Werewolf/Mafia (1986) genre. Gather 'round the tabletop, uniting allies of the realm with strategy to distinguish friend from foe.

Price Free to play
Rating 7.4
Release 29 Sep 2017
Black The Fall After decades of toil, an old machinist plots his escape from Communism, through manipulation and scheming. Along the road, he befriends the most unlikely creature, an abandoned robot. Could they solve the puzzles and flee this bleak world together?

Price -96% 0.60€
Rating 7.5
Release 11 Jul 2017
First Strike FIRST STRIKE is a fast paced real time strategy game where you play one of the twelve biggest nuclear superpowers of the world – from known superpowers like the USA to an upstart hellraiser like North Korea – and try to be the last one remaining when the whole world blows to smithereens.

Price 11.99€
Rating 7.5
Release 30 May 2017
Card Creator Card Creator is a powerful, deep and easy to use card creation software, the best tool for games designers (amateurs or pro) and fans of card and tabletop games. Card creation made easy, fast and fun!

Price 19.50€
Rating 6.8
Release 18 Apr 2017
Crisis in the Kremlin Don’t let the Soviet Union collapse, and fall in the darkness of history or lead the Union by a new path – democracy and free market! But before you decide something, think – wouldn’t it cause more harm than good?

Price 4.99€
Rating 8.1
Release 20 Mar 2017
Codex of Victory In this sci-fi turn-based strategy with real-time base-building elements, you’ll be defending human territories against the transhuman Augments. Expand your HQ, and manufacture and upgrade an army of advanced drones to wage interplanetary war for Humanity!

Price -97% 0.59€
Rating 6.6
Release 16 Mar 2017
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!

Price -91% 1.49€
Rating 6.0
Release 16 Feb 2017
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?

Price -97% 0.49€
Rating 9.0
Release 09 Nov 2016
Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You Big Brother has arrived - and it’s you. Investigate the lives of citizens to find those responsible for a series of terror attacks. Information from the internet, personal communications and private files are all accessible to you. But, be warned, the information you supply will have consequences.

Price -96% 0.48€
Rating 8.8
Release 27 Oct 2016
Mr.President! Mr.President! Can you take a bullet for the soon to be President of the United States of America?! You play as Dick “Rock-Hard” Johnson a bulletproof man, the best bodyguard money can buy. He is sworn to protect the most hated presidential candidate of all time Ronald Rump.

Price 8.19€
Rating 8.1
Release 10 Oct 2016
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!

Price 2.99€
Rating 8.2
Release 26 Sep 2016
PRINCIPIA: Master of Science Principia: Master of Science is a simulation game with the theme of European science in 17th century. Choose one of 12 real scientists from the era of Isaac Newton and proceed with your research. It is a time when even the term "Science" did not exist. Who can be the master of science?

Price 9.99€
Rating 6.7
Release 09 Sep 2016
This Is the Police This Is the Police is a strategy/adventure game set in a city spiraling the drain. Taking the role of gritty Police Chief Jack Boyd, you'll dive into a deep story of crime and intrigue. Will Jack reach his retirement with a nice stack of bills, or will he end up broken ... or worse?

Price -94% 0.96€
Rating 8.1
Release 02 Aug 2016
Anarcute Anarcute is a rampaging riot simulator, combining adorable aesthetics with huge-scale chaos, colourful destruction and crowd-beat’em all gameplay!

Price -91% 1.47€
Rating 8.7
Release 12 Jul 2016
Replica Replica is an interactive novel game played through a cellphone and social media. The insane experience of peeping into someone's private life through a cellphone will transform you into the state's greatest patriot.

Price 2.99€
Rating 8.3
Release 11 Jul 2016
NOT A HERO Professional assassin turned amateur campaign manager Steve is charged with cleaning up the city by an anthropomorphic rabbit and mayoral candidate from the future named BunnyLord.

Price -53% 9.31€
Rating 8.3
Release 08 Jul 2016

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