Games like China: Mao's legacy

92% positive from 1,043 reviewsReleased 20194% finish itSteam Deck Playable

What it is

Grand strategy simulation where you lead China through economic and political challenges. Manage internal factions and international relations to shape the 20th century.

What players liked

Players praise its immersive indie-style political simulation, offering a challenging yet enjoyable experience once mastered.

The catch

Unlabelled buttons and a thin tutorial leave most decisions as blind guesswork.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 92% positive, but with 1,043 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like China: Mao's legacy

Crisis in the Kremlin

84% positive from 1,458 reviews20176% finish itDeck Playable

A political simulation game where players manage the USSR during Perestroika, making decisions to shape its future. The core loop involves navigating historical events and political choices to achieve specific outcomes.

What players likedPlayers praise this challenging, text-based political simulator for its "one more turn" budget and scenario management, akin to other turn-based strategy games.

The catchLittle feedback on what your decisions actually do

Both are tagged Politics, Cold War and Political Sim.

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The Political Process

95% positive from 1,910 reviews2019Deck Playable

Turn-based political simulator where you create a politician, run for office, and enact policy. Features deep customization of characters and districts for a realistic political experience.

What players likedPlayers praise its deep political simulation, comparing it to a "nerd out" experience for U.S. politics enthusiasts.

The catchWide but shallow, with the same fundraise and campaign clicking loop every week.

Both are tagged Politics, Political Sim and Strategy.

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Make America Great Again: The Trump Presidency

86% positive from 1,812 reviews20169% finish it

This is a strategy/simulation game with side-scrolling battles where players manage President Trump's policies and economy. It features comedic parody and references to real-world issues.

The catchBasic flash game quality that turns repetitive and boring within minutes.

Both are tagged Politics, Political Sim and Strategy.

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TRIANGLE STRATEGY

80% positive from 3,644 reviews202211% finish itDeck Verified

A tactical RPG where player choices shape the story and allies through a conviction system. Battles emphasize strategic positioning and character abilities on varied terrain.

What players likedPlayers praise its engaging, choice-driven story and deep tactical gameplay, often comparing it to Fire Emblem or Octopath Traveler.

The catchLong cutscenes dominate, leaving only a small slice of the game as actual battles.

Both are tagged Politics, Strategy and Simulation.

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Tropico 3

89% positive from 1,933 reviews2009Deck Playable

A political simulation game where you manage an island nation. You balance citizen happiness and your own power through various means.

The catchIt crashes often on modern systems, wiping hours of progress on longer missions.

Both are tagged Politics, Strategy and Simulation.

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Cold Waters

87% positive from 4,715 reviews2017Deck Playable

This is a real-time naval combat simulation game. Players command a nuclear submarine in a dynamic campaign, using realistic sonar and weaponry to engage enemy forces.

What players likedPlayers praise its deep, enjoyable submarine simulation with pleasing visuals, despite a steep learning curve.

The catchEnemy AI always knows your position and fires torpedoes seconds into a mission.

Both are tagged Cold War, Strategy and Simulation.

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