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The Political Process

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2019

Should you play it?

Explore a dynamic world of politics in this turn-based, political simulator. Create a character, run for political office, write legislation, balance budgets, and more as you move up the political hierarchy.

What works

  • Deep and realistic political simulation
  • Extensive career progression options
  • Active developer and frequent updates
  • Complex election and legislative mechanics
  • High replayability and customization

Things to keep in mind

  • Steep learning curve and dense interface
  • Limited audiovisual presentation
  • Lack of some political features (e.g. judiciary, third parties)
  • Can become repetitive over long play
  • Minimal social and emotional interaction

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • City Game Studio: Your Game Dev Adventure Begins

  • GamersGoMakers

  • Game Dev Studio

  • Franchise Hockey Manager 7

  • Out of the Park Baseball 26

  • Europa Universalis III Complete

More violent

Games that feels like The Political Process but with more combat and destruction

  • Arsenal of Democracy: A Hearts of Iron Game

  • Hearts of Iron 2 Complete

  • Hearts of Iron III

  • Dummynation

  • Supreme Ruler Ultimate

  • Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game

Less competitive

Games that feels like The Political Process but with less competition against others

  • China: Mao's legacy

  • Democracy 3

  • Democracy 3 Africa

  • Suzerain

  • Quarantineer

  • Rogue State Revolution

Less social

Games that feels like The Political Process but with less teamwork and cooperation

  • The Political Machine 2024

  • Football Coach: College Dynasty

  • Precipice

  • 270 | Two Seventy US Election

  • Plutocracy

  • The Political Machine 2020

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The Political Process: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Fellowship, Domination. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Sensation, Fantasy.

Last update: 21/08/2026