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The Political Machine 2016

Developed by Stardock Entertainment · Published by Stardock Entertainment

CasualIndieSimulationStrategy
StatusOut now ReleaseFeb 4, 2016 Price Steam reviews583

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP
Price
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Steam reviews583
Languages1
Achievements24

Overview

A casual, indie, simulation game by Stardock Entertainment, published by Stardock Entertainment — single-player, multi-player, pvp, online pvp.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Run for President of the United States as one of dozens of past or present presidential candidates or create your own ideal candidate. Give speeches, go on talk shows, hire unsavory operatives, and do whatever it takes to win on election day.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMostly Positive — 76% positive of 710
Owners (est.)50000 – 100000
Player-voted tags:Political SimSimulationStrategyIndieCasualPoliticsPoliticalTurn-BasedMultiplayerSingleplayerManagementEarly Access

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for The Political Machine 2016.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerYes
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPYes
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 10 / 8.x / 7
  • Processor: 1 GHz Processor
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 64 MB DirectX 9.0c 3D Video Card with Pixel Shader 2.0 Support
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c Compatible Sound Card

Recommended

  • Processor: 2 GHz Processor
  • Graphics: 128 MB DirectX 9.0c 3D Video Card with Pixel Shader 2.0 Support

Supported languages (1)

English

The Political Machine 2016 FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is The Political Machine 2016?

Steam classifies The Political Machine 2016 as a Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy game, developed by Stardock Entertainment. Run for President of the United States as one of dozens of past or present presidential candidates or create your own ideal candidate. Give speeches, go on talk shows, hire unsavory operatives, and do whatever it takes to win on election day.

How much does The Political Machine 2016 cost?

As of June 2026, Steam hasn’t published a price for The Political Machine 2016. We won’t guess one — check its Steam page.

Is The Political Machine 2016 single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for The Political Machine 2016: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP. It supports both solo and multiplayer.

Is The Political Machine 2016 on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Political Machine 2016 for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is The Political Machine 2016 out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Feb 4, 2016.

What platforms is The Political Machine 2016 on?

The Political Machine 2016 is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is The Political Machine 2016 single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP.

How much does The Political Machine 2016 cost?

A current price isn't recorded in our data — check the Steam page.

Does The Political Machine 2016 have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 24 achievements for The Political Machine 2016.

Who made The Political Machine 2016?

The Political Machine 2016 is developed by Stardock Entertainment and published by Stardock Entertainment.

Where to get The Political Machine 2016

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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