Best Political Games on Steam
Steam currently has 660 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 11/6/2024.
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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 71,516 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,564 positive reviews and 1,952 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 10,790 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,337 positive reviews and 453 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| 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 3,093 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,986 positive reviews and 107 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.59 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 | $8.59 |
| Release Date | 1/14/2022 |
| Franchise | Supra Games UG |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1522870 |
4. Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator
Ages of Conflict is a versatile Map Simulation game where you spawn and observe custom 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 #4 spot for the best Political games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,593 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,455 positive reviews and 138 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.59 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 | $5.59 |
| Release Date | 2/17/2023 |
| Developer | JoySpark Games |
| Publisher | JoySpark Games |
| Steam App Id | 2186320 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Political games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,361 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,597 positive reviews and 1,764 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 8/21/2007 |
| Franchise | BioShock Franchise |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | 2K |
| Steam App Id | 7670 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Political games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 103,407 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 96,408 positive reviews and 6,999 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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.
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 54,266 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 50,646 positive reviews and 3,620 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
A new political Party has won a landslide in the General Election, and for some reason the editor at the news station you work at has done a runner. Now it’s up to you, the Janitor, to take over the editing booth in this tumultuous time - will you help the government, or stand in their way?
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 11,067 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,413 positive reviews and 654 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.24 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 1,772 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,697 positive reviews and 75 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 2,665 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,531 positive reviews and 134 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $18.39 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 | $18.39 |
| 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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| 203 | 8/8/2013 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 152 | 11/2/2023 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 1/14/2022 | 92 | $8.59 | Steam Charts | |
| 131 | 2/17/2023 | 92 | $5.59 | Steam Charts | |
| 30 | 8/21/2007 | 92 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,182 | 10/15/2019 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 14 | 6/29/2012 | 92 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 42 | 1/25/2022 | 91 | $6.24 | Steam Charts | |
| 210 | 11/22/2019 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 202 | 3/13/2024 | 91 | $18.39 | Steam Charts | |
 | 171 | 12/4/2020 | 91 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 7/14/2023 | 90 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 11,036 | 9/1/2020 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,625 | 6/20/2024 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 87 | 11/9/2016 | 90 | $2.09 | Steam Charts | |
 | 69 | 8/16/2021 | 90 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/29/2022 | 89 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/9/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/24/2021 | 89 | $1.94 | Steam Charts | |
 | 70 | 9/1/2011 | 89 | $5.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 6). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 6). Papers, Please on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). The Talos Principle 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 1). Supraland Six Inches Under on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 27). BioShock™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 3). Disco Elysium - The Final Cut on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 12). Spec Ops: The Line on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 2). Not For Broadcast on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 15). The Political Process on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 3). Dune: Imperium on Steam. Steam Store.