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The Political Machine 2020

Developed by Stardock Entertainment · Published by Stardock Entertainment

IndieSimulationStrategy
StatusOut now ReleaseMar 3, 2020 Price Steam reviews685

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS
ModesSingle-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Price
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Steam reviews685
Languages1
Achievements20

Overview

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

Steam’s own one-line description: “Win the hearts and minds of America’s voters and take the 2020 presidential election by storm in Stardock’s popular political strategy game. Choose a candidate and run against a computer opponent or a candidate controlled by another person over the Internet.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 83% positive of 750
Owners (est.)100000 – 200000
Peak players1
Player-voted tags:Time ManagementPvPPvETurn-BasedPolitical SimPoliticalPoliticsCharacter CustomizationCompetitiveTurn-Based StrategyBase-BuildingThird Person

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 2020.

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

System requirements (PC)

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

Minimum

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 8 / 10 64-bit
  • Processor: 2 GHz Dual Core Processor
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 / Radeon HD 3600 or better
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: Unsupported video chipsets: Intel HD Graphics 3000, Intel GMA X3100, Intel GMA 950

Recommended

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: 3 GHz Intel Core i5 or Equivalent
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 / Radeon HD 3600 or better
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: Unsupported video chipsets: Intel HD Graphics 3000, Intel GMA X3100, Intel GMA 950

Supported languages (1)

English

The Political Machine 2020 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 2020?

Steam classifies The Political Machine 2020 as a Indie, Simulation, Strategy game, developed by Stardock Entertainment. Win the hearts and minds of America’s voters and take the 2020 presidential election by storm in Stardock’s popular political strategy game. Choose a candidate and run against a computer opponent or a candidate controlled by another person over the Internet.

How much does The Political Machine 2020 cost?

As of June 2026, Steam hasn’t published a price for The Political Machine 2020. We won’t guess one — check its Steam page.

Is The Political Machine 2020 single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for The Political Machine 2020: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Cross-Platform Multiplayer. It supports both solo and multiplayer.

Is The Political Machine 2020 on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Political Machine 2020 for Windows, macOS. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Does The Political Machine 2020 support cross-platform play?

Steam tags The Political Machine 2020 with Cross-Platform Multiplayer.

Is The Political Machine 2020 out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Mar 3, 2020.

What platforms is The Political Machine 2020 on?

The Political Machine 2020 is listed for Windows, macOS on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is The Political Machine 2020 single-player or multiplayer?

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

How much does The Political Machine 2020 cost?

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

Does The Political Machine 2020 have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 20 achievements for The Political Machine 2020.

Who made The Political Machine 2020?

The Political Machine 2020 is developed by Stardock Entertainment and published by Stardock Entertainment.

Where to get The Political Machine 2020

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

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