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Steam app 1407180 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 20:51 UTC

Lawgivers II

Lawgivers II is a political sandbox game that features multiple electoral systems, approve/reject bills and govern a country. Start out your career from the very bottom, and perhaps one day, lead your nation to become the most influential in the world.

Lawgivers II Steam header artwork
Damian BernardiSomniumSoft
35playing now
4924-hour peak
157all-time peak
26average, last 30 days

The last 30 days

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705 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.

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38 months, August 2023 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.

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September 2026

12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 279 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.

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October 2026

Lawgivers II was released on 18 Aug, 2023.

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Game information

Updated 12 Sep 2026, 20:51 UTC
App ID
1407180
Last updated
10 Sep 2026 build 25238070
Developer
Damian Bernardi
Publisher
SomniumSoft
Release date
18 Aug, 2023
Platforms
WindowsmacOSLinux
Download size
147 MB144 MB136 MB
Install size
569 MB474 MB460 MB
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Game modes
Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, LAN PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op, Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Controller support
Unknown
Early Access
Listed in Early Access
Achievements
15

Features & support

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Steam AchievementsSteam WorkshopSteam CloudFamily Sharing

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Popular tags

Early AccessPolitical SimSandboxCapitalismDiplomacyManagementTurn-Based StrategyCharacter CustomizationChoices MatterSimulationStrategyMinimalistIndieSingleplayerMultiplayerCo-opOnline Co-OpGrand StrategyTurn-Based Tactics4X
About this gameFull description from Steam
Lawgivers II is a turn-based political and geopolitical simulation game. The player can choose to start the political career as a simple activist or directly as the leader of a party. There are three alternative ways to win the game: By pursuing personal interests, party influence or national prestige. World A hand-crafted realistic world map featuring the most well-know countries, regional/state subdivisions and cities. Some playable nations will feature electoral districts too. Use comfortable filters to display population density, foreign relations, gdp growth, military spending, media outreach, election outcomes, etc. For a better overview, the map can also be projected onto 2D. Elections Lawgivers II is designed to be a sandbox game, where players can experiment new strategies for winning elections and implement policies to avoid national bankruptcy. All playable nations start with their own system and rules. During the game, the lawmakers might propose to parliament/congress to switch to another electoral system which can be proportional, majoritarian or mixed. Constituencies are also editable and allow practicing gerrymandering for winning the elections. Debates can be organized to discuss important matters that affects the citizens. Parliament/Congress Enter the parliament/congress with your lawmakers to approve or abolish laws in a much expanded and realistic way. Elect the speaker of the house to watch over parliamentary democracy and set up custom committees. Lawmakers will have their own opinion about laws and ways to rule. Check out their personal history and be sure to secure their trust during the most difficult times. Request a secret vote for a bill, or a motion to impeach the president. Laws Personalize and approve bills, article by article. With constitutional amendments players are able to control the workflow of the most important institutions of the country. Players will have total freedom to choose whether to incorporate a specific bill into the constitution or approve it as an ordinary law. Government Run for the highest seat in presidential and semi-presidential republics or become the prime minister in parliamentary republics. Form a government alone or with a coalition of parties and manage to survive motions of no confidence. Bypass the parliament if necessary, to meet your needs, but be prepared to face the consequences. Organisations and Lobbies Organizations and lobbies can wield a significant amount of influence in your country. You can seek their support by hiring one of their representatives or choose to practice honest and clean politics and be a good servant of the country. Trade & War Every nation has something to offer to the world, whether it's know-how, raw materials, or exotic fruits. In the role of head of the government, you will have to visit other countries and forge strategic alliances to secure vital resources for your citizens. Influence nearby regions with your main ideology or surprise the world by pressing the red button, but be prepared to face strong political consequences and sanctions! While war is possible, it's highly discouraged, and the repercussions might be catastrophic for your economy as well. Multiplayer Join with your friends in a coalition to form the government, or simply stay in opposition and get ready for your first chance to grab power. Mods The game comes with Steamworks support. Modders can add new countries, laws, events, parameters, resources, ideologies, and more content with just a simple text editor. The appearance of lawmakers is completely customizable too, so you can draw and import portraits of your favorite politicians! Developer I'm Damian. Driven by a deep passion for politics, I set out to create one of the most comprehensive political simulation game. One that captures the intricate mechanics of parliamentary and congressional processes across countries, including tactics like filibustering and gerrymandering. Join our community on Discord, participate in development polls and contribute to one of the most ambitious political simulation games!
Content & age ratings2 regional ratings

Regional ratings

DEJUS14Violência · Drogas lícitas · Atos criminosos
IGRS18Rokok dan/atau rokok elektronik, minuman beralkohol, narkotika, psikotropika, dan/atau zat adiktif lainnya · Kekerasan · Horor
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: OS: Windows Processor: 2.0 Ghz Quad Core Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 630 or equivalent Storage: 2 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended: OS: Windows Processor: 3.0 Ghz Quad Core Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 or equivalent Storage: 4 GB available space

macOS

Minimum: OS: MacOS Processor: 2.0 Ghz Quad Core Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 630 or equivalent Storage: 2 GB available space Recommended: OS: MacOS Processor: 3.0 Ghz Quad Core Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 or equivalent Storage: 4 GB available space

Linux

Minimum: OS: Linux Processor: 2.0 Ghz Quad Core Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 630 or equivalent Storage: 2 GB available space Recommended: OS: Linux Processor: 3.0 Ghz Quad Core Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 or equivalent Storage: 4 GB available space
Supported languages23 languages
LanguageFull audio
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AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

15 achievements in total.

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SadistAchievement
LawmakerAchievement
ScientistAchievement
LongplayerAchievement
PopulistAchievement
National prestigeAchievement
Party influenceAchievement
Personal gainsAchievement
ConquerorAchievement
Coup d’étatAchievement

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50 developer announcements, Oct 2025 to Sep 2026 · times in UTC

September

  1. Update 16.33

    IMPROVEMENTS- memory management of textures and iconsFIXES- another crash related to runtime created textures- embargo could not be lifted if initiated by the player's country- sometimes there was a vote on government budget even it the…

    Patch notes

August

  1. Update 17 Preview

    Hi everyone!Work on the next major update is underway, and one of it's main feature will be the European Union. The update will introduce new EU-related political mechanics, including European elections and the nomination of the European…

    somniumsoft
  2. Update 16.30

    FIXES - some issues with budget and GDP - some more crashes - balance fixes

    Patch notes
  3. Update 16.29

    IMPROVEMENTS - region and cities voters flow - initial national bonds - camera view on world map and institution FIXES - a crash related to voters flow - a crash related to a memory leak - sometimes was happening that a vote was repeated…

    Patch notes

July

  1. Update 16.28

    IMPROVEMENTS - voters flow, especially in late game FIXES - few random crashes Note: Update 17 is in the works!

    Patch notes
  2. Update 16.27

    FEATURES - new parameter "Wrongful convictions" - 2 new articles for Primary Education - 2 new articles for Judicial organization - new event "Bribed Judge Arrest" IMPROVEMENTS - happiness and voters balance - UI and descriptions FIXES…

    Patch notes
  3. Update 16.26

    FEATURES - option to expel non elected members IMPROVEMENTS - some UI and navigation improvements - auto-added or generated people in elections are now removed if they are not elected

    Patch notes
  4. Update 16.25

    FEATURES- new thought "Constitutonal laws too much discussed"IMPROVEMENTS- government approval rating system and voters flow- many balance changesFIXES- some fixes on constitutional changes- sometimes in force laws article were modified…

    Patch notes
  5. Update 16.24

    FEATURES - option to adjust membership fee IMPROVEMENTS - option to see favourite tags on politicans - redesigned party money income system - parties start the game with no loans - headquarters now cost money depending on the size of the…

    Patch notes
  6. Update 16.23

    FEATURES - possibility to launder black money - parties have now a headquarters. They provides a bonus to the party’s voter support in that city and region. FIXES - on party creation, regional jurisdiction was not applied in game - some…

    Patch notes
  7. Update 16.22

    FEATURES - optional display party badge on politicians IMPROVEMENTS - it's now possible to transition the country to any form of government - the country can now default more easily when it has issued many bonds - more info and descriptions…

    Patch notes
  8. Update 16.21

    IMPROVEMENTS - it is now possible to transition from a monarchy to a republic - search filter people and lawmakers by salary and wealth - added a tooltip explaining why politicians left the party - party AI vote improvements - improvements…

    Patch notes

June

  1. Update 16.20

    FEATURES - new intelligence operation "Regime change" IMPROVEMENTS - displayed affinity between government of other nations - government ideological affinity is influencing votes in the world council - display voters results of campaigns…

    Patch notes
  2. Update 16.19

    FEATURES - new intelligence operation to support party in foreign country - new law "Artificial Intelligence regulation" with 2 articles IMPROVEMENTS - display party votes and next election for competitor countries - now party can go to…

    Patch notes
  3. Update 16.18

    IMPROVEMENTS - some world map filters can now be national or regional - several performance improvements - more explanation on law creation FIXES - some more issues with currencies - improved end of turn speed of multiplayer matches - two…

    Patch notes
  4. Update 16.17

    FEATURES - new treaty "Global health organization" IMPROVEMENTS - loans can now be repaid faster - black money at starts depends now on morality level - display own party in laws view as well - government ideology matters now with relations…

    Patch notes
  5. Update 16.16

    FEATURES - laws have now party views to understand approximately their vote intention - new intelligence operation "Sabotage" - 1 new achievement IMPROVEMENTS - ideologies rebalance - nation AI is now constructing buildings as well…

    Patch notes
  6. Update 16.15

    IMPROVEMENTS - regions that breakaway create now a new nation - it's possible now to conquest back a region that broke away - an economic crisis may now be triggered if a region breaks away - in bipolar system there is less probability now…

    Patch notes
  7. Update 16.13

    FEATURES - 2 new articles, one for public libraries and one for primary education IMPROVEMENTS - party voters in the region when a region is annexed FIXES - some more issues with the economic system - a few fixes with primaries candidates

    Patch notes

May

  1. Update 16.12

    FEATURES - 2 new article "Citizenship based taxation" and "Public legal assitance" IMPROVEMENTS - gdp calculation and forecast FIXES - a few rare crashes

    Patch notes
  2. Update 16.9

    FEATURES- 2 new articles for retirement homes law- fundraise charity optionIMPROVEMENTS- performance enhancements- population migration in regions now more precise- better effect information on statements and fundraise- not every politician…

    Patch notes
  3. Update 16.8

    FEATURES - new world council resolution "Cooperation and stability" - new resources "Shoes" and "Software" - many other countries in the world become interactable - 2 new achievements IMPROVEMENTS - display election results by region/state…

    Patch notes
  4. Update 16.6

    FEATURES - new law "Justice organization" and 2 articles FIXES - some data was not transmitted on multiplayer matches - some issues regarding local elections - a few more regressions

    Patch notes
  5. Update 16.5

    FEATURES - new law "Social protection and prevention" with 3 articles IMPROVEMENTS - different elections systems for local elections - added person statistics with time in politics and statements count - increased voters flow decision FIXES…

    Patch notes
  6. Update 16.4

    FEATURES - dark theme mode - new law "Natural resources management" and 4 articles - 5 new statements: "Claim Territory", "Encourage vote on referendum", "Discourage vote on referendum", "Promote YES on referendum" and "Promote NO on…

    Patch notes
  7. Update 16.3

    FEATURES - article to allow parties to initiate referendums - article to forbid referendums on constitutional laws IMPROVEMENTS - display of face to face parliaments - improvements on world map - added more information on yearbook - many…

    Patch notes

April

  1. Update 16.2

    FEATURES - new statement to emphasize the necessity of rejecting a law IMPROVEMENTS - more information displayed on yearbooks - improved person AI on vote, free will no2 more important - party gains now little reputation if it grantes free…

    Patch notes
  2. Update 16.1

    FEATURES - climate zones IMPROVEMENTS - older politicians might now consider leaving the party after their mandate - parties may split during game with low reputation and stability - some resources won't be produced anymore in certain areas…

    Patch notes
  3. Update 16

    FEATURES - world council with option to approve/lift embargos on nations - new playable countries "Switzerland" and "Sweden" - constitutional law to allow propositional and abrogative referendums - option to abandon party and create a new…

    somniumsoft
  4. Update 15.20

    FIXES - a bug on elections when changing election system - player's politican was able to candidate where party was not present - a few rare issues that could freeze the game - various rare UI and navigation issues

    Patch notes

March

  1. Update 15.19

    FIXES - supreme court constitutional changes - more issues with UI

    Patch notes
  2. Update 15.18

    IMPROVEMENTS- raised number of possible custom partiesFIXES- cities change parties as well when their region is annexed- adjustments to Sainte Lague election systemPS: Update 16 is currently in development and will introduce new countries…

    Patch notes
  3. Update 15.17

    FEATURES - new law "Aviation regulation" with 3 articles - 4 new events "Food supply crisis", "Baby boom", "Brain drain" and "Heatwave" IMPROVEMENTS - performance enhancements FIXES - fixes to arabic localization - more general bugfixes

    Patch notes

February

  1. Update 15.15

    FIXES- some errors occuring when person left party- prefill with election classes- an issue with changing constitutional law

    Patch notes

January

  1. Update 15.14

    FEATURES- new law "Reparation law" and 2 articlesIMPROVEMENTS- constituencies are now filled automatically with incumbent candidates on general election- few balance changesFIXES- issue with Australia instant runoff election when there are…

    Patch notes
  2. Update 15.13

    FEATURES- option to acquire a region when on very good relations with another country- difficulty settings for relations between countries- new law "Youth protection law" with 2 articlesIMPROVEMENTS- add and remove trade agreements now…

    Patch notes
  3. Update 15.2

    FEATURES- companies can be privatized or nationalized by the government- 2 new articles for a laws- 2 new random eventsIMPROVEMENTS- players can now conquest the country's last region as well- party AI can now remove a trade agreement as…

    Patch notes
  4. Update 15.11

    FEATURES- new calendar action "Intelligence" with 2 options: "Election interference" and "Independence movement support"IMPROVEMENTS- some descriptions and informations- performance improvements

    Patch notes
  5. Update 15.10

    IMPROVEMENTS- some starting conditions of countries- some laws and building have improved effect- improvements on text and descriptions- improvements to resources system/production- improvements to parameter happinessFIXES- some issues with…

    Patch notes
  6. Update 15.9

    FEATURES- new law "Budget law" with 3 articles- government budget needs by default to be approved by the legislative body- US government can now shutdown if the budget law is not approvedIMPROVEMENTS- bar to easy display total coalition…

    Patch notes

December

  1. Update 15.8

    FEATURES- new action on calendar "Trade"- new resources system and trade system between countries- 3 new resources: Bananas, Medicine and Patents- new law "Domestic violence protection" and 5 new articles- 2 new eventsIMPROVEMENTS- Russia…

    Patch notes
  2. Update 15.5

    FIXES- election bug in Australia- bug in constituencies autosplit function- a glitch in impeachment system- a bug when changing some constitutional laws- fixes to UI system

    Patch notes
  3. Update 15.2

    IMPROVEMENTS- major engine and input system update- controlled player can now resign as well- election frequency of 8 years for Brazil upper houseFIXES- no need to resign if running for primaries- appoint new government was buggy in…

    Patch notes
  4. Update 15.1

    FEATURES- new treaty "Nuclear Non-Proliferation"- new law "Commemorative days act" and 6 articlesIMPROVEMENTS- more election results details for each party- world ideology may shift milder or more dramatic- improved performance and heating…

    Patch notes
  5. Update 15

    Hi everyone! I'm excited to share the latest major update with you. I’ve been listening closely to your feedback, and many of the new features come directly from your requests. There’s much more on the way in the coming weeks! FEATURES- new…

    somniumsoft

November

  1. Update 14.25

    IMPROVEMENTS- more improvements to candidates selection systemù- improvements to voters flowFIXES- some translation issues

    Patch notes
  2. Update 14.24

    IMPROVEMENTS- more filter options for people by gender and ideology- person generation on election has now similar ideologies as it's party- autoplit constituencies split's not based on population not district count- improvements to…

    Patch notes

October

  1. Update 14.23

    IMPROVEMENTS- favourite politicians get priority on autofillFIXES- a few mistakes in localizations- french presidential election was displayed wrong on map

    Patch notes
  2. Update 14.22

    IMPROVEMENTS- parties start the game with no governors or mayorsFIXES- sometimes rules where not loading correct on new savegame- it was impossible to change seat count in supreme court during game- it was impossible to change election…

    Patch notes
  3. Update 14.21

    FEATURES- new election system "Proportional D'Hondt"- new election system "Proportional Sainte-Laguë"IMPROVEMENTS- voting for speaker takes now account of person's loyalty- sometimes party was added even with prohibition of new parties…

    Patch notes

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