Best Political Games on Steam
Steam currently has 587 Political games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Political game rankings were last updated on 7/14/2024.
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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 holds the #1 spot for "best Political game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 69,670 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 67,752 positive reviews and 1,918 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 8/8/2013 |
| Developer | Lucas Pope |
| Publisher | 3909 |
| Steam App Id | 239030 |
2. The Talos Principle 2
The Talos Principle 2 is a thought-provoking first-person puzzle experience that greatly expands on the first game's philosophical themes and stunning environments with increasingly mind-bending challenges.
The Talos Principle 2 has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Political games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,794 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,379 positive reviews and 415 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 11/2/2023 |
| Franchise | Croteam Official |
| Developer | Croteam |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 835960 |
3. Supraland Six Inches Under
A mix between Portal, Zelda and Metroid. Exploration, puzzles, combat! A first-person-metroidvania taking place six inches under Supraland.
Supraland Six Inches Under has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Political games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,953 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,853 positive reviews and 100 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 1/14/2022 |
| Franchise | Supra Games UG |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1522870 |
4. BioShock™
BioShock is a shooter unlike any you've ever played, loaded with weapons and tactics never seen. You'll have a complete arsenal at your disposal from simple revolvers to grenade launchers and chemical throwers, but you'll also be forced to genetically modify your DNA to create an even more deadly weapon: you.
BioShock™ has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Political games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,086 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,343 positive reviews and 1,743 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play BioShock™ on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/21/2007 |
| Franchise | BioShock Franchise |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | 2K |
| Steam App Id | 7670 |
5. 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.
Disco Elysium - The Final Cut has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Political games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 96,509 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 89,942 positive reviews and 6,567 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
6. Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator
Ages of Conflict is a versatile Map Simulation game where you spawn and observe custom or random AI nations battle it out across an infinite number of worlds. Command nations to nudge the world events into your liking.
Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Political games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,822 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,706 positive reviews and 116 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 2/17/2023 |
| Developer | JoySpark Games |
| Publisher | JoySpark Games |
| Steam App Id | 2186320 |
7. Spec Ops: The Line
A Third-Person modern military Shooter designed to challenge players' morality by putting them in the middle of unspeakable situations.
Spec Ops: The Line has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Political games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 53,688 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 50,094 positive reviews and 3,594 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Spec Ops: The Line on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 6/29/2012 |
| Developer | YAGER |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 50300 |
8. Not For Broadcast
The National Nightly News is live and you’re the brains behind the scenes. Beep the swears, keep the cameras on the celebs and keep the audience hooked in this darkly comedic game of televised chaos.
Not For Broadcast has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Political games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,645 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,027 positive reviews and 618 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Not For Broadcast on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Political games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,668 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,602 positive reviews and 66 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Political Process on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 11/22/2019 |
| Developer | Verlumino Studios LLC |
| Publisher | Verlumino Studios LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1184770 |
10. Dune: Imperium
The award-winning board game of strategy and intrigue in the iconic universe of Dune. The Spice must flow.
Dune: Imperium has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Political games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,840 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,763 positive reviews and 77 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $22.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $22.99 |
| Release Date | 3/13/2024 |
| Franchise | DireWolfDigital |
| Developer | Dire Wolf |
| Publisher | Dire Wolf |
| Steam App Id | 1689500 |
More Political Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Political games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 392 | 8/8/2013 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 352 | 11/2/2023 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 1/14/2022 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 54 | 8/21/2007 | 92 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,908 | 10/15/2019 | 92 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 172 | 2/17/2023 | 92 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 35 | 6/29/2012 | 92 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 36 | 1/25/2022 | 91 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 146 | 11/22/2019 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 191 | 3/13/2024 | 91 | $22.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 254 | 12/4/2020 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 14,300 | 9/1/2020 | 90 | $49.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 7/14/2023 | 90 | $2.79 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,635 | 6/20/2024 | 90 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 110 | 11/9/2016 | 90 | $2.09 | Steam Charts | |
 | 197 | 8/16/2021 | 89 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/29/2022 | 89 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 119 | 9/1/2011 | 89 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,143 | 2/14/2012 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 11/24/2021 | 89 | $2.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 14). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 14). Papers, Please on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 26). The Talos Principle 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Supraland Six Inches Under on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 11). BioShock™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 17). Disco Elysium - The Final Cut on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 9). Spec Ops: The Line on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 17). Not For Broadcast on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 25). The Political Process on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 26). Dune: Imperium on Steam. Steam Store.