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Games like Lawgivers

If Lawgivers is your kind of game, the closest matches are Lawgivers II, American Election Simulator and Politica: Nothing Ideological. It's Just Business — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its addictive systemic gameplay, atmospheric and contemplative. 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 Lawgivers: 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 PlayableWindows · macOS · Linuxby Damian Bernardi
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Addictive systemic gameplayEasy to pick up but hard to masterLaws can be absurd or extremeAtmosphericContemplativeImmersive

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Steam players who put hours into Lawgivers 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. Lawgivers II

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Lawgivers.

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

    Lawgivers II is a political sandbox game that features multiple electoral systems, approve/reject bills and govern a country. Start out your career from the very bottom, and perhaps one day, lead your nation to become the most influential in the world.

    2023StrategyIndieSimulation24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. American Election Simulator

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  3. Politica: Nothing Ideological. It's Just Business

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Lawgivers fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Lawgivers.

    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 ↗
  4. Electoral Empire: Vote to Rule, Lie to Shine

    WHY THIS

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

    President or Patriarch? In this deep simulation, national survival and family interests clash. Twist laws and deploy kin to seize control. Will you sacrifice the republic for your dynasty, or betray your blood for the state? Power isn't about saving the world; it's about deciding who owns it.

    StrategyIndieSimulationSteam ↗
  5. 2026 U.S. Election Simulator

    WHY THIS

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

    Plot your way through an American political campaign as you go head-to-head against a rival political party. Participate in debates and travel to battleground states as you try to win a Presidential Election. 

    2026StrategySimulationSteam ↗
  6. Age of History II

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Lawgivers.

    Ranked #6 for Lawgivers fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.

    Age of History II is a grand strategy wargame that is simple to learn yet hard to master.Your objective is to use military tactics and cunning diplomacy to either unify the world, or conquer it.Will the world bleed out or bow before you? The choice is yours..

    2018Strategy5.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Democracy 4

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Lawgivers.

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

    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...

    2022StrategyIndieSimulation29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Democracy 3

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Lawgivers.

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

    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.

    2013StrategyIndieSimulation24.99 USDSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Lawgivers

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. Stellaris

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Lawgivers.

    Reviewers of Lawgivers cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Simulation with Lawgivers.

    Explore a galaxy full of wonders in this sci-fi grand strategy game from Paradox Development Studios. Interact with diverse alien races, discover strange new worlds with unexpected events and expand the reach of your empire. Each new adventure holds almost limitless possibilities.

    2016StrategySimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Crusader Kings II

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Lawgivers.

    Reviewers of Lawgivers cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Simulation with Lawgivers.

    Explore one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.

    2012StrategySimulationRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Political Process

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Lawgivers.

    Reviewers of Lawgivers cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Simulation with Lawgivers.

    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.

    2019StrategyIndieSimulation14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Res Publica

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Lawgivers cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Simulation with Lawgivers.

    RES PUBLICA - Citizens of Rome, an innovative city builder, life-simulation and roleplay game, invites the player to build his own roman city, manage his character, family and household during the ancient Roman Republic in 150 BC. Ave Caesar! Its up to you to lead the way for your home and family!

    StrategyIndieSimulationSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~86% under Lawgivers on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Lawgivers.

    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. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~57% under Lawgivers on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Lawgivers.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. GRIS

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~46% under Lawgivers on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Lawgivers.

    Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.

    2018IndieAdventure3.74 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~72% under Lawgivers on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Lawgivers.

    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?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~79% under Lawgivers on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Lawgivers.

    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.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~57% under Lawgivers on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Lawgivers.

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. A Short Hike

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~43% under Lawgivers on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Lawgivers.

    Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

    2019IndieAdventure3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Super Hexagon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~57% under Lawgivers on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Lawgivers.

    Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

    2012ActionIndie2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

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 Lawgivers.

    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 Lawgivers.

    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. missed messages.

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2019IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Grimm's Hollow

    WHY THIS

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

    A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.

    2019IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

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

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Steam Engine Simulator

    WHY THIS

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

    The Steam Engine Simulator shown on AngeTheGreat's YouTube channel.

    2023SimulationFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Star Fetchers

    WHY THIS

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

    The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories

    2020ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗

Frequently asked about Lawgivers

Does Lawgivers run on Steam Deck?
Lawgivers is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Lawgivers cost?
Lawgivers is listed on Steam at 6.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Lawgivers?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Lawgivers are Lawgivers II, American Election Simulator, Politica: Nothing Ideological. It's Just Business.
Who developed Lawgivers?
Lawgivers was developed by Damian Bernardi and published by SomniumSoft.

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 Lawgivers.

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