Democracy 2

Democracy 2

Positech Games · October 11, 2012 · Political Sim, Simulation, Strategy, Indie, Politics

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Democracy 2 costs £4.04 in the United Kingdom, €4.53 in Europe (EUR), $5.42 in the United States, $19.99 in Georgia (USD), zł25.09 in Poland, CA$25.99 in Canada, NZ$28.99 in New Zealand, A$29.50 in Australia and R$59.99 in Brazil right now.

Cheapest Democracy 2 offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
United Kingdom £4.04 −76% £16.75 £4.04 3
Europe (EUR) €4.53 −77% €19.50 €4.53 3
United Statesyour region $5.42 −73% $19.99 $5.42 3
Georgia (USD) $19.99 $19.99 — 1
Poland zł25.09 −73% zł91.99 zł25.09 2
Canada CA$25.99 CA$25.99 — 1
New Zealand NZ$28.99 NZ$28.99 — 1
Australia A$29.50 A$29.50 — 1
Brazil R$59.99 R$59.99 — 1

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About Democracy 2

Democracy 2 is the ultimate political strategy / simulation game. The game simulates the motivations, loyalties and desires of everyone in the country. As president or prime minister, it's your job to balance the need for income from taxes against the demands of the voters. Do you want your country to be an eco-friendly green paradise? Or a capitalist utopia? Will you pander to the patriots, the liberals or the religious pressure groups? Can you keep crime under control without destroying the civil liberties of your citizens? And can you keep good diplomatic relations with other nation states?

Despite the complex simulation underneath, Democracy 2 is easy to pick up. An innovative user-interface shows the relationships between everything in the game just by hovering your mouse over an object. The game is 'turn based', so it's the ideal game for those who prefer an intelligent, thoughtful game.

The key to the game are the policy 'sliders' that let you adjust how your government runs. You can raise or lower taxes with a slider, or even adjust education policy, or workers rights in exactly the same way. This system makes for a game that is easy to learn and difficult to master.

Democracy 2 covers the whole range of political opinion and policy, from debates over stem cell research and school prayer, through the provision of state health care and benefit payments to the unemployed, right across to tax shelters for the wealthy, the death penalty, military spending and civil rights. Regardless of where you stand on political topics, you will have the option to take control of the government and put your ideology to the test.

Democracy 2 — game info

Platforms
Windows, macOS
Player modes
Single-player
PC Game Pass
Not included
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What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Players appreciate Democracy 2 as a classic political simulation with engaging policy management mechanics and nostalgic value for long-time fans, but criticize its limited replay value, dated gameplay that becomes repetitive, and what some perceive as political bias in its design rather than offering a truly balanced democratic experience.

Recommended Jun 12, 2026
SUPER!!
6 found this helpful
Recommended Jul 18, 2026
Democracy 2 was a huge improvement over Democracy 1, but honestly you're better of skipping this and getting either Democracy 3 or Democracy 4. Otherwise it's okay game that still holds up well, though the asking price is absurd for a 2007 game. I wouldn't expect to pay more than £2, £3 tops for this game.
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Recommended Sep 16, 2025
Democracy 2, developed and published by Positech Games, is a political simulation game that puts players in the challenging role of a country’s leader, tasked with balancing the often competing demands of different voter groups while managing complex government policies. Released in 2007, this turn-based strategy title is designed to simulate the delicate balancing act required to govern a democratic nation, with a particular focus on the consequences of policy decisions across a wide range of social, economic, and political issues. The game invites players to experiment with policies such as taxation, welfare, healthcare, law enforcement, foreign relations, and public services, all while trying to maintain political support and keep the country stable. At its heart, Democracy 2 is a nuanced simulation of voter behavior and political strategy. The game breaks down the population into various interest groups—environmentalists, capitalists, socialists, religious groups, and many others—each with their own priorities, values, and political leanings. Players must carefully consider how their policies will affect each group, knowing that pleasing one demographic can alienate another. F…
Not recommended Sep 22, 2023
not the democracy is a bad game, it is just that it get boring fast. the replay ability is an illusion in this title. it is alright for a time killer. and compared to other games out there its not too bad. however their are better options. aswell as this newer games now. i'm a late reviewer
Recommended Jul 27, 2023
Fine, but of course obsolete now.
Recommended Aug 5, 2022
great game i played it when the original title was oval office! was so happy to find it on steam played it and loved it again just like I used to!

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