Best Politics 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 politics games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free politics games are available at the bottom of the page.
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TRIANGLE STRATEGY
A new tactics RPG from the team who brought you the Bravely series and Octopath Traveler. An epic tale, brought to life with stunning HD-2D graphics. Make difficult decisions in this story set against a backdrop of the war-torn continent of Norzelia.
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?
The Guild 3
The Guild 3 is a fascinating trade and life simulation that takes place during the late Middle Ages. Step into the shoes of a citizen, acquire businesses and mansions, produce goods and trade them, start intrigues in politics and society, love, hate, bribe, fight and live through good and bad times!
POSTAL: Brain Damaged
POSTAL: Brain Damaged is a new, action-oriented take on the Running With Scissors’ cult game series with throwback graphics, and fast-paced, modern gameplay. Take a wild roller coaster ride through the twisted wonderland encased in the POSTAL DUDE’S messed-up mind.
Meteor World Actor: Badge & Dagger
Superpowered detective noir. Maverick detective Ruka Hiryu pursues criminals by day—and ices perps by night...
Acquitted
Piss bottles. Bats. Bike locks. Face the media-manufactured outrage of braindead mobs in a fully destructible, randomly generated riot zone as you try to get home from court alive after each self-defense trial. Shoot, hack, blast & build walls & turrets vs tricky AI in this brutally intense shooter!
Dummynation
Geopolitical management game with real-time shifting borders and a streamlined gameplay, designed to minimize all burdensome chores while allowing an absolute strategic control, from military recruitment and deployment, to diplomatic and economic management.
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.
Touch Some Grass
Someone told me to go touch some grass. I'm pretty sure this is what they meant.
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.
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...
This Is the President
This Is the President is a political thriller. You are the newly elected leader with a shady background. It is up to you to abuse the position of the most powerful man in the world to escape justice for past crimes – even if that pitches the country into utter chaos.
WorldBox - God Simulator
WorldBox is the ULTIMATE god simulator and sandbox game. A petri dish for your fantasy civilizations. Create your own world or destroy it using many powers. Watch civilizations grow, form kingdoms, colonize new lands, sail to far continents, wars to ignite, empires to fall and towns to burn!
Citystate II
Create your own Nation, build cities and bring prosperity to your people. Citystate II is a unique city-builder featuring realistic economics and complex political options. Slums or skyscrapers, experiment and bring about your vision of the ideal society.
Star Dynasties
Take the reins of a feudal dynasty in a divided galaxy following the destruction of earth. Star Dynasties is a turn based, procedurally generated narrative of human drama and personal politics, mixed with a light empire management layer. Your choices. Your legacy.
City of Gangsters
In this management tycoon game, you’ll start a criminal operation from nothing and grow it into a well-oiled money machine! Build speakeasies and illegal distilleries. Manage production chains and resource distribution. Leverage favors, chase down debtors, and bribe the police to look the other way.
My Friend Stalin
For the first time on steam. The greatest dictator of all time is now dancing on your desktop!
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.
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.
Caravaneer 2
A post-apocalyptic trade simulation game with turn based isometric combats. The game features detailed economics simulation and a rich branching story where your choices actually matter.
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?
A Game of Thrones: The Board Game - Digital Edition
A Game of Thrones: The Board Game – Digital Edition is the digital adaptation of the top-selling strategy board game from Fantasy Flight Games.Most played politics games on Steam
Take a look at the top politics games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 30th 2025.
1. Dragon Age™: The Veilguard
Unite the Veilguard and defy the gods in Dragon Age™: The Veilguard, an immersive single-player RPG. Dragon Age™: The Veilguard is a lgbtq+, fantasy and singleplayer game developed by BioWare and published by Electronic Arts. Released on October 31st 2024 has received 39,712 reviews of which 27,641 were positive and 12,071 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played politics game, thanks to its 906 peak concurrent players over the last day.
6.9
27,641
12,071
906
players
2. Victoria II
Carefully guide your nation from the era of absolute monarchies in the early 19th century, through expansion and colonization, to finally become a truly great power by the dawn of the 20th century. Victoria II is a grand strategy game played during the colonial era of the 19th century, where the player takes control of a country, guiding... Victoria II is a grand strategy, strategy and historical game developed by Paradox Development Studio and published by Paradox Interactive. Released on August 30th 2010 has received 19,403 reviews of which 17,877 were positive and 1,526 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9 out of 10. While seeing 406 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among politics games based on player count.
9
17,877
1,526
406
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 politics games based on player count.
9.1
1,798
79
110
players
4. 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... Democracy 4 is a strategy, political sim and politics game developed and published by Positech Games. Released on January 13th 2022 has received 5,760 reviews of which 4,780 were positive and 980 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played politics games.
8.1
4,780
980
64
players
5. 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 #5 spot among the most played politics games.
8.4
1,282
174
58
players
6. Lawgivers II
Lawgivers II is a political sandbox game that features multiple electoral systems, approve/reject bills and govern a country. Start out your career from the very bottom, and perhaps one day, lead your nation to become the most influential in the world. Lawgivers II is a early access, political sim and politics game developed by Damian Bernardi and published by SomniumSoft. Released on August 18th 2023 has received 480 reviews of which 323 were positive and 157 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played politics games.
6.5
323
157
33
players
7. SuperPower 2 Steam Edition
SuperPower 2 is the only global geopolitical simulation game which allows players to control entire countries. Players control countries in 3 major areas: political, economic and military, but this time, in a beautiful real-time 3D environment. SuperPower 2 Steam Edition is a political sim, strategy and simulation game developed by GolemLabs and published by THQ Nordic. Released on April 18th 2014 has received 2,752 reviews of which 2,203 were positive and 549 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played politics games.
7.7
2,203
549
29
players
8. 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 #8 spot among the most played politics games.
7.3
789
254
14
players
9. Democracy 3
Have you ever wanted to be president? or prime-minister? Convinced you could do a better job of running the country? Let's face it, you could hardly do a worse job than our current political leaders. Democracy 3 is a political sim, simulation and politics game developed and published by Positech Games. Released on October 14th 2013 has received 7,243 reviews of which 5,383 were positive and 1,860 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played politics games.
7.3
5,383
1,860
12
players
10. Tropico 3
Become the dictator of a remote island during the Cold War. Charm, persuade, intimidate, oppress, or cheat your people to stay in power! Are you a kind and generous leader? A corrupt and ruthless tyrant ruling with an iron fist? Tropico 3 is a simulation, strategy and city builder game developed by Haemimont Games and published by Kalypso Media Digital. Released on November 13th 2009 has received 1,848 reviews of which 1,647 were positive and 201 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played politics games.
8.5
1,647
201
8
players
Best deals on politics games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of politics 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 politics games.
1. 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! Realpolitiks is a strategy, diplomacy and political sim game developed by Jujubee S.A. and published by Fulqrum Publishing. Released on February 16th 2017 has received 1,200 reviews of which 741 were positive and 459 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.0 out of 10. Featuring a massive 93% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for politics category.
6.0
741
459
-93%
15.29€
1.07€
2. Tropico 3
Become the dictator of a remote island during the Cold War. Charm, persuade, intimidate, oppress, or cheat your people to stay in power! Are you a kind and generous leader? A corrupt and ruthless tyrant ruling with an iron fist? Tropico 3 is a simulation, strategy and city builder game developed by Haemimont Games and published by Kalypso Media Digital. Released on November 13th 2009 has received 1,848 reviews of which 1,647 were positive and 201 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 86% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in politics games.
8.5
1,647
201
-86%
9.79€
1.37€
3. 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. Sigma Theory: Global Cold War is a political sim, sandbox and economy game developed by Mi-Clos Studio, Goblinz Studio and FibreTigre and published by Goblinz Publishing and Fractale. Released on November 21st 2019 has received 1,344 reviews of which 1,027 were positive and 317 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 83% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in politics games.
7.3
1,027
317
-83%
18.00€
3.06€
4. SuperPower 2 Steam Edition
SuperPower 2 is the only global geopolitical simulation game which allows players to control entire countries. Players control countries in 3 major areas: political, economic and military, but this time, in a beautiful real-time 3D environment. SuperPower 2 Steam Edition is a political sim, strategy and simulation game developed by GolemLabs and published by THQ Nordic. Released on April 18th 2014 has received 2,752 reviews of which 2,203 were positive and 549 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 75% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for politics games.
7.7
2,203
549
-75%
9.99€
2.49€
5. Victoria II
Carefully guide your nation from the era of absolute monarchies in the early 19th century, through expansion and colonization, to finally become a truly great power by the dawn of the 20th century. Victoria II is a grand strategy game played during the colonial era of the 19th century, where the player takes control of a country, guiding... Victoria II is a grand strategy, strategy and historical game developed by Paradox Development Studio and published by Paradox Interactive. Released on August 30th 2010 has received 19,403 reviews of which 17,877 were positive and 1,526 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 74% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for politics games.
9
17,877
1,526
-74%
20.00€
5.20€
6. 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. Currently offered at a 50% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for politics games.
8.4
1,282
174
-50%
38.99€
19.49€
Free politics games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play politics 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 politics 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 politics games on Steam.
7.3
789
254
14
players