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 November 01st 2025. Want to explore even more political titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best political games.

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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 game developed and published by . 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 269 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.6
72,168
2,019

269
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 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. While seeing 232 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

232
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 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. While seeing 158 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

158
players

4. 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 game developed and published by . 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 #4 spot among the most played political games.
8.0
2,081
412

20
players

5. 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 game developed and published by . 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 #5 spot among the most played political games.
7.2
795
257

12
players

6. 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 game developed and published by . 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 #6 spot among the most played political games.
8.1
783
136

10
players

7. 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 game developed and published by . 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 #7 spot among the most played political games.
7.9
327
60

5
players

8. 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 game developed and published by . Released on February 11th 2022 has received 374 reviews of which 305 were positive and 69 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played political games.
7.6
305
69

4
players

9. 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 game developed and published by . 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. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played political games.
7.4
907
262

4
players

10. Kandidatos

Fight in the biggest political tournament in Brazil. Kandidatos is a game developed and published by . Released on September 01st 2020 has received 4,073 reviews of which 3,677 were positive and 396 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played political games.
8.7
3,677
396

3
players