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Games like Democracy 2

2007PC55 % positive19.50 €

A political simulation where you run a democratic government, adjusting taxes, economy, welfare and more while keeping various voter groups happy. The web of policy side effects and the need for re-election make for tricky trade-offs.

  • Economy and management
  • Historical setting
  • Deep systems to master
  • Choices with consequences

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In short: Games like Democracy 2

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Democracy 2 special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Orbi Universo II

94 %Match

2025PC, Steam Deck playable75 % positive24.50 €

Brings what grabs you about Democracy 2: a historical setting, economy and management as well as complex systems to tinker with.

An abstract strategy simulation where you lead a civilization from the Neolithic era to the Atomic Age. A node-based system links agriculture, commerce, religion and warfare, so each decision triggers cascading effects.

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Victoria II

Historical setting

A deep grand strategy simulation of the 19th century where you manage your nation's economy, population, politics, diplomacy and wars. Its detailed simulation of social classes and industrialization makes every campaign its own story.

Railroad Tycoon II

Economy and management

Build a railway empire across the 19th and 20th centuries by laying track, running trains, delivering goods and outmaneuvering rivals on the stock market. A classic business sim with plenty of planning depth.

Baseball Mogul 2015

Economy and management

You take over as general manager of any baseball team from 1901 to 2014, handling roster, finances and strategy. A deeply detailed management sim for baseball fans and stat lovers.

Supreme Ruler: Cold War

Historical setting

A deep grand-strategy simulation of the Cold War where you lead the USA or USSR, juggling economy, diplomacy, domestic policy and military to expand your sphere of influence.

Supreme Ruler 1936

Historical setting

A deep real-time geopolitical and military strategy game set in the WWII era, where you manage the economy, diplomacy and armies of any nation. Besides the campaign and historical scenarios, a sandbox mode lets you set your own victory conditions.

Realpolitiks

Historical setting

In Realpolitiks you take charge of any modern nation in a streamlined real-time grand strategy game. Diplomacy, espionage and military or economic muscle decide whether you can work your way toward global dominance.

Plutocracy

Economy and management

A business simulation set in the era of America's first billionaires, where you push rivals out of the market through smart dealings or dirty tactics.

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