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Games like Statecraft

If Statecraft is your kind of game, the closest matches are American Election Simulator, Politica: Nothing Ideological. It's Just Business and Crisis Cabinet — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Statecraft: Lead your nation, balance the interests of factions, manage the economy and diplomacy, and guide your country through crises to stay in power.

2025StrategyIndieSimulationCasual1.99 USDWindowsby W-I-W
Statecraft — Steam game cover

Players who liked Statecraft also play

Steam players who put hours into Statecraft also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. American Election Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Statecraft fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Statecraft.

    Plot your way through an American political campaign as you go head-to-head against a rival political party. Make tough decisions as you travel across the country and try to earn enough votes to become the next President of the United States!

    2024StrategyIndieSimulation14.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Politica: Nothing Ideological. It's Just Business

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Statecraft fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Statecraft.

    Politica is a mini-game political simulator. Assuming the role of a lobbyist in republican Italy, players will have to accumulate as much money and power as possible through lobbying strategies, political relations and intrigue.

    2024StrategySimulation3.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Crisis Cabinet

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Statecraft fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Statecraft.

    Lead a nation through elections, unrest, war, scandals and economic collapse in this turn-based political strategy simulation. Spend political capital, manage budgets, survive crises and decide how far you’ll go to stay in power.

    2026StrategyIndieSimulationSteam ↗
  4. Socialism Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Statecraft fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Statecraft.

    The civil war is over. To the rapturous cheers of the crowd, you and four of your companions take control of the country. The young socialist state proudly raises its flags, its eyes fixed on a distant, bright future.

    2022IndieSimulation3.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Rise Of The White Sun - 白日升

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Statecraft fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Statecraft.

    A Giant Strategy Sandbox experience set in Warlord China. *Tons of playable factions! *Communist insurgents, * Boxers like rebels, *Greedy warlords, *Mongol riders, *A mad russian baron, *Shanghai gangsters, *And armored trains!

    2023StrategySimulation24.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Lawgivers

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Statecraft fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Statecraft.

    Lawgivers is a turn-based political simulation game. Run for elections with your own party and enter parliament to approve or abolish laws. Appoint the president and decide whether you want a democracy or just a fake one instead.

    2020IndieSimulation6.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Ostalgie: The Berlin Wall

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Statecraft fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Statecraft.

    The confrontation between the East and the West is coming to an end, but not between East and West Germany. The old party leaders are still sitting in their offices, not changing anything and waiting for exclamations from Moscow. But their end is close – Gorbachev and Kohl have already decided...

    2018StrategyIndieSimulation2.39 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Victoria 3

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Statecraft fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Statecraft.

    Paradox Development Studio invites you to build your ideal society in the tumult of the exciting and transformative 19th century. Balance the competing interests in your society and earn your place in the sun in Victoria 3, one of the most anticipated games in Paradox’s history.

    2022StrategySimulation14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Statecraft at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Statecraft on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Statecraft.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Statecraft on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Statecraft.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Statecraft on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Statecraft.

    Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.

    2007Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Statecraft on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with Statecraft.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Statecraft on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Statecraft.

    "Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!

    2015ActionIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Insaniquarium Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Statecraft on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Statecraft.

    The craziest aquarium game ever! Tend to your fish, keep them happy and they'll reward you with coins and jewels. Buy tank upgrades or egg parts which hatch different in-tank pets. These pets can help you feed your fish, collect coins, or even protect against the aliens that will invade your tank.

    2006Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Montaro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Statecraft on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Statecraft.

    Montaro is a DOGE.

    2016IndieCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Bejeweled® 3

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Statecraft on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Casual with Statecraft.

    The biggest, brightest Bejeweled ever! Discover all-new ways to play the world’s #1 puzzle game. Find your perfect match with 8 breathtaking game modes that meet all your moods.

    2010StrategyCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Statecraft.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  2. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Statecraft.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Statecraft.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. missed messages.

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Statecraft.

    ‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.

    2019IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. NGU IDLE

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Statecraft.

    NGU Idle is a Free To Play Idle game that's full of weird humor, tons of upgrades and hundreds of hours of content! Try out NGU Idle today and experience the joy of Numbers Going Up!

    2019IndieAdventureSimulationFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Virtual Cottage

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Statecraft.

    Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.

    2020IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Statecraft.

    Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.

    2024IndieSimulationRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Lab

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Welcome to The Lab, a compilation of Valve’s room-scale VR experiments set in a pocket universe within Aperture Science. Fix a robot, defend a castle, adopt a mechanical dog, and more. Still not sold? It’s free!

    2016Free To PlayFreeSteam ↗

More from W-I-W

Other recommendable Steam games by W-I-W, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Wet City

    WHY THIS

    Another title from W-I-W, the studio behind Statecraft. Shares Strategy and Indie with Statecraft.

    Welcome to Wet City – the city of sin and opportunity, where you rise as an adult film producer. Meet the hottest girls, uncover their secrets, and build your very own entertainment empire. Money, romance, danger—it's all waiting for you!

    2025StrategyIndieAdventure1.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. My Sweet Summer

    WHY THIS

    Another title from W-I-W, the studio behind Statecraft. Shares Indie and Simulation with Statecraft.

    A romantic visual novel with interactive elements. Flirt, choose, and pour your charm into short but intense stories. Take control of the situation, meet new characters, and play through mini-games where every decision can change the course of the night.

    2025IndieSimulation2.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Last Sin of Soul

    WHY THIS

    Another title from W-I-W, the studio behind Statecraft. Shares Indie and Simulation with Statecraft.

    You died, but Heaven turned you away. Now you’re a ghost in a house full of girls and memories. Help them, explore the past… and try not to fall again. There’s still time to fix things. Or ruin it all once more.

    2025IndieSimulation2.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Statecraft

How much does Statecraft cost?
Statecraft is listed on Steam at 1.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Statecraft?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Statecraft are American Election Simulator, Politica: Nothing Ideological. It's Just Business, Crisis Cabinet.
Who developed Statecraft?
Statecraft was developed by W-I-W and published by Bow Studio.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Statecraft.

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