5 Games That Have You Playing As the President

Tropico 5

Tropico 5 is what you get when you mix the Civilization series with a more isolated political theme. In it, you play as the aptly named El Presidente as you manage and expand your titular island nation.

There are trades to establish, science to research and contacts to maintain, which makes Tropico 5 one of the more strategically demanding games on this list. Previous Tropico titles deliver similar experiences, but as with any proper sequel, Tropico 5 builds upon its predecessors by adding new features and mechanics.