Games like Crisis in the Kremlin

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.

84% positive from 1,458 · 2017 · 6% finish it · Steam Deck Playable · Lowest ever $1.99 (2018-10-30)

Political SimStrategyCold WarSimulationIndiePolitics

Six games like Crisis in the Kremlin

China: Mao's legacy

92% positive from 1,043 reviews20194% finish itDeck Playable

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

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

Both are tagged Politics, Cold War and Political Sim.

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The Political Process

95% positive from 1,926 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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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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Wargame: Airland Battle

87% positive from 4,450 reviews2013Deck Playable

Real-time strategy game with air and ground combat. Players command large armies in large-scale battles.

The catchDefault brightness and gamma blow out the screen, leaving menus and text unreadable.

Both are tagged Cold War, Strategy and Simulation.

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More about Crisis in the Kremlin

What players liked

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

The catch

Little feedback on what your decisions actually do

Reviews: 84% positive from 1,458
Released: 2017
Finish it: 6% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: Lowest ever $1.99 (2018-10-30)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 84% positive, but with 1,458 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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