Games like Rogue State
If Rogue State is your kind of game, the closest matches are Election Tycoon: Trump vs Harris, Democracy 3 and AfterWar — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its geopolitical satire, retro styled presentation and satirical take on dictatorship. 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.
Get personalized picks →About Rogue State: Assume control of a Middle Eastern country recovering from a violent revolution. Forge alliances, grow your economy, invade your neighbors, or pacify your population. Rogue State is a geopolitical strategy game that will force you to always stay one step ahead of your rivals to survive.
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Election Tycoon: Trump vs Harris
WHY THIS
Top pick for Rogue State fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Rogue State.
Election Tycoon is a real-time strategy game where you lead a campaign to win the 2024 US elections as Trump, Harris, or your own independent candidate. Influence states, color the US map in your party's colors, and outmaneuver your opponents in a high-stakes, map-based political battle.
Democracy 3
WHY THIS
Shares a dark mood with Rogue State.
Second-strongest match for Rogue State fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Rogue State.
Have you ever wanted to be president? or prime-minister? Convinced you could do a better job of running the country? Let's face it, you could hardly do a worse job than our current political leaders.
Democracy 4
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with Rogue State.
Ranked #4 for Rogue State fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Rogue State.
Democracy 4 lets you take the role of President / Prime minister, govern the country (choosing its policies, laws and other actions), and both transform the country as you see fit, while trying to retain enough popularity to get re-elected...
Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Rogue State.
Ranked #5 for Rogue State fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Rogue State.
Crisis in the Kremlin is a global real-time political strategy about the Socialist world in its final decade. Shape the fate of the world as you manage economy, foreign relations, and domestic policy. Engage with countries across the globe, using diplomacy or even proxy wars to expand your reach.
Tropico 6
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Rogue State.
Ranked #6 for Rogue State fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Rogue State.
El Presidente is back! Prove yourself once again as a feared dictator or peace-loving statesman on the island state of Tropico and shape the fate of your very own banana republic through four distinctive eras.
Imperator: Rome
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with Rogue State.
Ranked #7 for Rogue State fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Rogue State.
Dominate the classical Mediterranean in Imperator: Rome, a grand strategy game from Paradox Interactive. Navigate the dangerous waters of politics and diplomacy as you build up your provinces and conquer foreign lands. Now available with special content and the digital artbook.
Sigma Theory: Global Cold War
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Rogue State.
Ranked #8 for Rogue State fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Rogue State.
A Turn-based Strategy game in a futuristic global cold war from the award-winning creators of Out There. Recruit a squad of special agents and run your intel agency to secure the control of the singularity.
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Tropico 4
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Rogue State cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Rogue State.
The world is changing and Tropico is moving with the times - geographical powers rise and fall and the world market is dominated by new players with new demands and offers - and you, as El Presidente, face a whole new set of challenges.
Papers, Please
WHY THIS
Shares resource management and an atmospheric mood with Rogue State.
Reviewers of Rogue State cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with Rogue State.
Congratulations. The October labor lottery is complete. Your name was pulled. For immediate placement, report to the Ministry of Admission at Grestin Border Checkpoint. An apartment will be provided for you and your family in East Grestin. Expect a Class-8 dwelling.
Democracy 3
WHY THIS
Shares a dark mood with Rogue State.
Reviewers of Rogue State cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy and Indie with Rogue State.
Have you ever wanted to be president? or prime-minister? Convinced you could do a better job of running the country? Let's face it, you could hardly do a worse job than our current political leaders.
SuperPower 2 Steam Edition
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with Rogue State.
Reviewers of Rogue State cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Rogue State.
SuperPower 2 is the only global geopolitical simulation game which allows players to control entire countries. Players control countries in 3 major areas: political, economic and military, but this time, in a beautiful real-time 3D environment.
Rulers of Nations
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with Rogue State.
Reviewers of Rogue State cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Rogue State.
Will you become the greatest Head of State ?Play one of the powerful rulers of a nation! . Slip into the shoes of the President of the U.S., or the leader of China, Russia, United Kingdom, or other countries. Expand your influence on the world stage.
Supreme Ruler Ultimate
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with Rogue State.
Reviewers of Rogue State cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy and Indie with Rogue State.
Real-Time Strategy/Wargame. From World War II through the Cold War and into the future, re-live or re-imagine the tensions and crises of our recent history! Guide your nation through the era of your choice in Campaigns, Scenarios, and Sandboxes, as you make every effort to become Supreme Ruler!
Sim Junta
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Rogue State cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy and Indie with Rogue State.
Sim Junta – A game of dirty politics! You are the new dictator of Risuena, a small and poor country of the third world. You have just seized power after a bloody coup and your intentions are to stay in power as long as you can, to rip this country off, transfer the money to your secret Swiss bank account and of course, stay alive and...
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Rogue State at current Steam store prices.
POSTAL 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under Rogue State on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Rogue State.
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?
The Test
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Rogue State on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Rogue State.
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
WHY THIS
Priced ~70% under Rogue State on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Rogue State.
A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.
Placid Plastic Duck Simulator
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Rogue State on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Rogue State.
The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.
shapez
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under Rogue State on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with Rogue State.
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!
The Test: Hypothesis Rising
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Rogue State on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Rogue State.
The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?
The Test: Final Revelation
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Rogue State on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Rogue State.
The third chapter in The Test Trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover who you really are as a person. The Final Revelation is upon us... but are you sure you TRULY want the answers you seek?
The NOexistenceN of you AND me
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Rogue State on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Rogue State.
Use "game" as a medium to showcase the world of "you/girl". Explore the truth of "you/girl/world" through the form of a "visual novel".
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
The Last Sovereign
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Indie with Rogue State.
Explore a world torn between armies of lust and purity in which everything is more complex than it seems, deciding the fate of nations through might, politics, and finance. Every decision matters in an intricate saga that tracks thousands of variables.
Crusader Kings II
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Rogue State.
Explore one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.
Endless Sky
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Rogue State.
Endless Sky is a 2D space trading and combat game inspired by the classic Escape Velocity series. Work your way up from a relatively wimpy shuttle, cargo ship, or fighter, to a highly upgraded and customized flagship or to a massive fleet of warships or freighters.
The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Indie with Rogue State.
Hail to the Captain! Sail into the heart of the Caribbean in the Age of Piracy - the time of black flags and white skulls, blue waves and golden opportunities. Hoist the Jolly Roger and grab the steering wheel to sail through battles and raids, ransoms and treasures, to become the Crimson King of the Antilles!
Animal Shelter: Prologue
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Indie with Rogue State.
In Animal Shelter Prologue, your main target is to make your four-legged friends happy. Pet them, hand out treats, play with toys - and they will pay you back with great trust. Get to know the animals well enough to find them the best home! Don't wait any longer, open your animal shelter now!
Urbek City Builder: Prologue
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Rogue State.
Urbek City Builder: Prologue is a free city building game where you can build your own neighbourhoods: from nightlife district to industrial district. Don't exhaust your natural resources before you have an educated population to build more efficient structures. Try it yourself for free!
Let's School Homeroom
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Rogue State.
Let's School: Homeroom is the prologue of Let's School. You can experience 2 weeks of in game time. If you like the experience, please go to Let's School Full Version's Store page and add to wishlist!
Oxygen: First Breath
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Indie with Rogue State.
This is a free version of Oxygen, featuring the first 50 game-days. Build your city around the Oxygen Center and ensure your people's survival in a post-apocalyptic future, threatened by crack explosions, deadly winds, droughts and frosts. Lead your people and keep the Oxygen Center running!
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Rogue State Revolution
WHY THIS
Shares a dark mood with Rogue State.
Another title from LRDGames, Inc., the studio behind Rogue State. Shares Strategy and Indie with Rogue State.
Greetings your Excellency. Time to rebuild, reform and prepare for new challenges in the People's Republic of Basenji. In this thrilling political strategy, you will appoint ministers and lead the country to success. Be careful — you may find yourself replaced in the next election.
Precipice
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Rogue State.
Another title from LRDGames, Inc., the studio behind Rogue State. Shares Strategy and Indie with Rogue State.
A game of diplomacy and war in the atomic age. Safeguard your closest allies and change unfavorable regimes without giving away your long-term ambitions. Every action risks an enemy reprisal, and if nobody backs down from a standoff, we all lose.
Deep Sixed
WHY THIS
Another title from LRDGames, Inc., the studio behind Rogue State. Shares Strategy and Indie with Rogue State.
Deep Sixed is a roguelike space sim that will force you to use strategy, ingenuity and duct tape to keep your ship (and your skull) in one piece as you risk exploring a mysterious nebula protected by dangerous alien creatures.
Frequently asked about Rogue State
- How much does Rogue State cost?
- Rogue State is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Rogue State?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Rogue State are Election Tycoon: Trump vs Harris, Democracy 3, AfterWar.
- Who developed Rogue State?
- Rogue State was developed by LRDGames, Inc..
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