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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Fate of the World
Fate of the World is a dramatic global strategy game that puts all our futures in your hands. The game features a dramatic set of scenarios based on the latest science covering the next two centuries. You must manage a balancing act of protecting the Earth’s resources and climate versus the needs of an ever-growing world population, who...
EVE Online
EVE Online is a free-to-play community driven space MMO where players can choose their own path from countless different options. Experience space exploration, immense PvP and PvE battles, mining, industry and a thriving player economy in an ever-expanding sandbox.
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...
The Guild II Renaissance
For centuries Europe has been dominated by the church and nobility. On the shoulders of ordinary people the servants of god and the noble families justified their power and wealth. This was the incontrovertible, divine world order. A truly dark era… In the 14th Century the world order is beginning to transform itself.
The Guild II
The Guild 2 is the shining successor of the ultra successful medieval life sim, Europe 1400. The Guild 2 is a unique mixture of RPG and life simulation in an immersive middle ages scenario. The player and his party become part of history and can even change it in real-time. Go back to the dark middle ages and found a new dynasty!
Hearts of Iron III
Hearts of Iron III lets you play the most engaging conflict in world history, World War 2, on all fronts as any country and through multiple different scenarios. Guide your nation to glory between 1936 and 1948 and wage war, conduct diplomacy and build your industry in the most detailed World War 2 game ever made.
Rayman Raving Rabbids™
Hordes of crazed out-of control bunnies have invaded, enslaving Rayman and forcing him to participate in 'gladiator' style trials. Help Rayman win his freedom back by entertaining and outwitting these fury foes. Use the most hilarious fighting moves imaginable.
Act of War: Direct Action
Tomorrow's War Is NOW Ripped from today's headlines, Act of War: Direct Action™ is a frightening tale of suspense, international intrigue and geopolitical military conflict. This real-time strategy experience puts you squarely in control of counterterrorist forces and delivers a first look at tomorrow's war.
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 June 15th 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 40,479 reviews of which 28,118 were positive and 12,361 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 987 peak concurrent players over the last day.
6.9
28,118
12,361
987
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 19,477 reviews of which 17,950 were positive and 1,527 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9 out of 10. While seeing 570 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among politics games based on player count.
9
17,950
1,527
570
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 politics games based on player count.
9.1
1,829
79
137
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 5,798 reviews of which 4,809 were positive and 989 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
4,809
989
68
players
5. 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 2,761 reviews of which 2,210 were positive and 551 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played politics games.
7.7
2,210
551
43
players
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 1,486 reviews of which 1,304 were positive and 182 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played politics games.
8.4
1,304
182
27
players
7. 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 492 reviews of which 333 were positive and 159 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played politics games.
6.5
333
159
21
players
8. 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 5,381 were positive and 1,862 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
5,381
1,862
11
players
9. 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... China: Mao's legacy is a political sim, strategy and simulation game developed and published by Nostalgames. Released on May 24th 2019 has received 1,015 reviews of which 933 were positive and 82 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played politics games.
8.7
933
82
10
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 1,855 reviews of which 1,653 were positive and 202 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
1,653
202
10
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 June 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted politics games.
1. 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 1,347 reviews of which 1,029 were positive and 318 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Featuring a massive 98% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for politics category.
7.3
1,029
318
-98%
17.99€
0.37€
2. 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 2,761 reviews of which 2,210 were positive and 551 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 96% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in politics games.
7.7
2,210
551
-96%
9.99€
0.42€
3. 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 1,204 reviews of which 743 were positive and 461 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 94% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in politics games.
6.0
743
461
-94%
14.99€
0.97€
4. 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 19,477 reviews of which 17,950 were positive and 1,527 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 85% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for politics games.
9
17,950
1,527
-85%
19.99€
3.05€
5. 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... China: Mao's legacy is a political sim, strategy and simulation game developed and published by Nostalgames. Released on May 24th 2019 has received 1,015 reviews of which 933 were positive and 82 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 85% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for politics games.
8.7
933
82
-85%
6.89€
1.05€
6. 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 5,381 were positive and 1,862 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 65% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for politics games.
7.3
5,381
1,862
-65%
24.50€
8.74€
7. 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 5,798 reviews of which 4,809 were positive and 989 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 60% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for politics games.
8.1
4,809
989
-60%
26.10€
10.66€
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 June 15th 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 1,052 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 politics games on Steam.
7.2
795
257
10
players