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The Politics tag refers to games that prominently feature political themes, settings, or mechanics. These games often explore the complexities of political systems, decision-making, diplomacy, and power struggles.

In political games, players are typically tasked with managing nations or governments. They may take on roles such as a president, ruler, politician, or even a party leader. The gameplay revolves around making strategic choices, implementing policies and reforms, negotiating with other factions or countries, and navigating the intricacies of political relationships.

Some key aspects of politics in games include:

• Decision-Making Politics-focused games heavily emphasize decision-making mechanics. Players must make choices that can have far-reaching consequences for their nation or character's political career. These decisions can impact the economy, society, international relations and may even influence electoral outcomes.
• Diplomacy Negotiating with other entities is often a crucial aspect in political games. Players may need to manage alliances and rivalries through diplomacy by engaging in talks or maintaining friendly relations to achieve their strategic objectives.
• Election Campaigns Some political games simulate electoral campaigns where players strategize, advertise their platform to win votes from different demographics while dealing with scandals and opposition. Games like Tropico 6, for example, allow players to experience both ruling a country as well as running an election campaign.

Examples of popular games tagged with "Politics" on Steam include:

• Civilization VI This turn-based strategy game allows players to build an empire from scratch throughout history, making political decisions and managing international relations.
• Crusader Kings III As the ruler of a medieval dynasty, players engage in intricate politics within their realm, making decisions that can shape the fate of their entire dynasty.
• Democracy 4 In this government simulation game, players take on the role of a president or prime minister as they navigate complex political issues such as economic policies and social reforms.

Politics in games offers an opportunity for players to explore how decisions and actions impact societies and nations. They allow for strategic thinking, negotiation skills, and understanding the complexities of governance in various contexts. Whether it's managing relationships with other countries or grappling with complex policy dilemmas, playing politically-themed games can provide insights into real-world political systems while offering an immersive interactive experience.

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