Free Political Sim Games on Steam
Steam currently has 606 Political Sim games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Political Sim game rankings were last updated on 5/14/2025.
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1. Crusader Kings II
Explore one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.
Crusader Kings II holds the #1 spot for "best free Political Sim game on Steam" with a Player Score of 89. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 72,007 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65,248 positive reviews and 6,759 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Crusader Kings II on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/14/2012 |
| Franchise | Crusader Kings Official |
| Developer | Paradox Development Studio |
| Publisher | Paradox Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 203770 |
2. Godot Engine
Godot Engine is a feature-packed, cross-platform game engine to create 2D and 3D games from a unified interface. It provides a comprehensive set of common tools, so that you can focus on making games without having to reinvent the wheel.
Godot Engine has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Political Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,009 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,735 positive reviews and 274 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Godot Engine on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 2/24/2016 |
| Developer | Godot Engine |
| Publisher | Godot Engine |
| Steam App Id | 404790 |
3. Nova: Space Armada
An exceptional sci-fi strategy game based on space adventure as its core.
Nova: Space Armada has achieved a Player Score of 51, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Political Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 103 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 53 positive reviews and 50 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Nova: Space Armada on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/22/2024 |
| Developer | STONE3 PTE. LTD. |
| Publisher | STONE3 PTE. LTD. |
| Steam App Id | 1108270 |
4. Nova Empire
Build up a Space Empire and establish control of the Galaxy and the Universe! Nova Empire is a multiplayer space game in which the aim is to build your empire and conquer the galaxy in epic space battles against your rivals with other allies worldwide!
Nova Empire has achieved a Player Score of 53, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Political Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 251 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 136 positive reviews and 115 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 5/26/2022 |
| Developer | Gamebear Tech |
| Publisher | Gamebear Tech |
| Steam App Id | 1962770 |
5. Riot Control Simulator: Rookie Day
'Riot Control Simulator: Rookie Day' places you in a law enforcement role during minor post-match riots. Manage crowds, establish secure perimeters, and navigate confrontations, choosing strategies that prioritize bystander safety. Learn, decide, and lead! *This is a free prologue*
Riot Control Simulator: Rookie Day has achieved a Player Score of 57, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Political Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 385 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 227 positive reviews and 158 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 5/21/2025 |
| Franchise | Ultimate Games S.A. |
| Developer | Corpix Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2535680 |
6. Iron Order 1919
An unique long-term strategy game with week-long matches with up to 101 players, set in the alternate reality of 1919.
Iron Order 1919 has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Political Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 381 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 267 positive reviews and 114 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 8/24/2022 |
| Developer | Bytro Labs GmbH |
| Publisher | Bytro Labs GmbH |
| Steam App Id | 1997780 |
7. 航海霸業 Maritime hegemony
"Navigation Domination" is an RPG game with the 15th century era of great voyage as the background. Based on the 14th to 19th centuries, especially the world after the great geographical discovery and the opening of new routes, maps, ports, cities and specialties for trade are constructed.
航海霸業 Maritime hegemony has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Political Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 126 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 92 positive reviews and 34 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play 航海霸業 Maritime hegemony on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/28/2022 |
| Developer | Chongqing Aoxia Technology Co., Ltd. |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2082540 |
8. 3 Days War
3 Days War is a unique multiplayer strategy war game. Integrating the mechanics of RTS+4X, it allows dozens of players to engage in a three-day real-time strategy competitionon. Commanders, use your skills, strategies, games and even deception to become the ultimate winner!
3 Days War has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Political Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 655 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 558 positive reviews and 97 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
9. Make Tracks Great Again
This is a simulation management game about how to Make Tracks Great Again: Only by ensuring trains depart the platform fully loaded with correct cargo can you earn more money and restore the station's greatness.
Make Tracks Great Again has achieved a Player Score of 54, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Political Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 5/31/2025 |
| Developer | Function[D] |
| Publisher | Function[D] |
| Steam App Id | 3646650 |
10. Beecarbonize
Do you have what it takes to save the planet? Beecarbonize is an environmental card strategy game with climate change as your opponent.
Beecarbonize has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Political Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,980 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,850 positive reviews and 130 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It 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.
| Release Date | 8/1/2023 |
| Franchise | Charles Games |
| Developer | Charles Games |
| Publisher | Charles Games |
| Steam App Id | 2486750 |
More Free Political Sim Games
Explore even more rankings for the 66 best free Political Sim games available on Steam.
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| 2,125 | 2/14/2012 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,248 | 2/24/2016 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 137 | 10/22/2024 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 53 | 5/26/2022 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 53 | 5/21/2025 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 35 | 8/24/2022 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 18 | 9/28/2022 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 4/17/2023 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 5/31/2025 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 8/1/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 1/12/2024 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 4/13/2022 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 9/2/2024 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 7/17/2023 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 7/20/2024 | 41 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 6/30/2025 | 46 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 4/5/2024 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 12/11/2019 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/7/2022 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/17/2023 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Crusader Kings II on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Godot Engine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 6). Nova: Space Armada on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 4). Nova Empire on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 7). Riot Control Simulator: Rookie Day on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 20). Iron Order 1919 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). 航海霸業 Maritime hegemony on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 6). 3 Days War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 7). Make Tracks Great Again on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 4). Beecarbonize on Steam. Steam Store.