Free Political Sim Games on Steam
Steam currently has 660 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 10/2/2025.
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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 72,840 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65,965 positive reviews and 6,875 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 6,822 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,512 positive reviews and 310 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 49, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Political Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 159 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 78 positive reviews and 81 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 268 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 145 positive reviews and 123 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 Empire on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/26/2022 |
| Developer | Gamebear Tech |
| Publisher | Gamebear Tech |
| Steam App Id | 1962770 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Political Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 689 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 581 positive reviews and 108 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.
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 66, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Political Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 400 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 276 positive reviews and 124 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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 66, 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 90 positive reviews and 36 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. |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2082540 |
8. 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 58, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Political Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 611 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 362 positive reviews and 249 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Riot Control Simulator: Rookie Day on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/21/2025 |
| Franchise | Ultimate Games S.A. |
| Developer | Corpix Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2535680 |
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 78, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Political Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 915 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 756 positive reviews and 159 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 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Trust |
| Steam App Id | 2071530 |
10. 皇帝
《皇帝》是一款王朝养成模拟游戏。
皇帝 has achieved a Player Score of 44, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Political Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11 positive reviews and 16 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play 皇帝 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/19/2024 |
| Developer | realfun studio |
| Publisher | realfun studio |
| Steam App Id | 3003570 |
More Free Political Sim Games
Explore even more rankings for the 67 best free Political Sim games available on Steam.
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| 1,889 | 2/14/2012 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,604 | 2/24/2016 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 184 | 10/22/2024 | 49 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 68 | 5/26/2022 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 53 | 4/17/2023 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 34 | 8/24/2022 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 33 | 9/27/2022 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 26 | 5/21/2025 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 7/19/2022 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 7/19/2024 | 44 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 7/17/2023 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 9/2/2024 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 4/5/2024 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 4/13/2022 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 1/12/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 3/10/2022 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 8/1/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 11/1/2016 | 43 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/12/2021 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/5/2025 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 2). Crusader Kings II on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 3). Godot Engine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 29). Nova: Space Armada on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 28). Nova Empire on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 4). 3 Days War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 15). Iron Order 1919 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 28). 航海霸業 Maritime hegemony on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 27). Riot Control Simulator: Rookie Day on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 3). Half-Earth Socialism on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 28). 皇帝 on Steam. Steam Store.