Free Political Sim Games on Steam
Steam currently has 437 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 5/24/2024.
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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 71,262 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 64,559 positive reviews and 6,703 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 | Paradox Development Studio |
| Developer | Paradox Development Studio |
| Publisher | Paradox Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 203770 |
2. 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 51, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Political Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 184 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 95 positive reviews and 89 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 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Political Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 116 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 86 positive reviews and 30 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 | 9/27/2022 |
| Developer | Chongqing Aoxia Technology Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | FM 024 |
| Steam App Id | 2082540 |
4. 叫我皇上
《叫我皇上》一款3D高仿真皇帝模拟养成类游戏，拥有真实的游戏时间线，模拟皇帝第一视角从登基开始，治理朝政，管理官员、后宫嫔妃，抚养子女，征战一统天下，穷尽帝王之事，体验帝王人生。
叫我皇上 has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Political Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 701 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 489 positive reviews and 212 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.
5. The Emperor and State Prologue
EA version is coming. This is a turn-based strategy game that simulates the rule of an ancient feudal monarch. It involves the administration, policy adjustment, diplomatic checks and balances, national wars, as well as the emperor's self-cultivation, the cultivation of successors and so on.
The Emperor and State Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Political Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 550 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 434 positive reviews and 116 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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.
| Release Date | 6/2/2022 |
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| Steam App Id | 1729700 |
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 279 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 196 positive reviews and 83 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. 三国：寻将传
The Three Kingdoms: The Story of Seeking Generals is the only real-time strategy game of the Three Kingdoms that does not draw cards. The Lord can experience the most exciting experience, the most pure strategy and the most sincere feelings of the Three Kingdoms!
三国：寻将传 has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Political Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 107 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 81 positive reviews and 26 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 三国：寻将传 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/25/2023 |
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| Steam App Id | 2301790 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Political Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,611 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,504 positive reviews and 107 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 |
| Developer | Charles Games |
| Publisher | Charles Games |
| Steam App Id | 2486750 |
9. 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?
Half-Earth Socialism has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Political Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 786 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 658 positive reviews and 128 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 Half-Earth Socialism on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/19/2022 |
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| Publisher | Trust |
| Steam App Id | 2071530 |
10. Clash of Stars
MMO Real-time strategy star game.
Clash of Stars has achieved a Player Score of 53, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Political Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13 positive reviews and 11 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 | 7/17/2023 |
| Developer | Star Magic |
| Publisher | Star Magic |
| Steam App Id | 1668710 |
More Free Political Sim Games
Explore even more rankings for the 49 best free Political Sim games available on Steam.
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 | 1,054 | 2/14/2012 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 64 | 5/26/2022 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 33 | 9/27/2022 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 32 | 1/20/2023 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 20 | 6/2/2022 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 8/24/2022 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 5/25/2023 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 8/1/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 7/19/2022 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 7/17/2023 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 1/12/2024 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 4/13/2022 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 4/5/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 9/7/2022 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 1/30/2023 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 3/10/2022 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 12/15/2022 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/3/2020 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/29/2024 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/2/2022 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 24). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 24). Crusader Kings II on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 24). Nova Empire on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 28). 航海霸業 Maritime hegemony on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 25). 叫我皇上 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 27). The Emperor and State Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 2). Iron Order 1919 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 24). 三国：寻将传 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 15). Beecarbonize on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 27). Half-Earth Socialism on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 6). Clash of Stars on Steam. Steam Store.