Climate Policy Simulator — Free Browser Strategy Game
Lead a real country through the climate crisis. Set carbon taxes, build solar & wind farms, invest in nuclear or green hydrogen, and race to net zero before 2°C of warming. Free to play, no download required.
What is Climate Policy Simulator?
Climate Policy Simulator is a free online strategy game about climate change and energy policy. You play as the leader of one of 50+ real countries — the USA, Germany, China, India, Brazil, UK, France, Japan, Australia, Norway, and more — and make real-world policy decisions across 5-year turns from 2025 to 2050.
Game Features
- 50+ playable countries — each with real energy mix, GDP and emissions baseline data
- Carbon tax and renewable subsidies — set policy sliders and watch their effect on your energy mix
- Tech tree with 10 technologies — from battery storage to fusion power via green hydrogen and carbon capture
- International trade deals — negotiate with 15+ partner nations for energy imports and exports
- Climate crises — survive droughts, recessions, geopolitical shocks, and more
- Global leaderboard — compete with players worldwide for the highest climate score
- Country storylines — unique narrative events for each country track your progress
- Prestige system — reach 2050 and restart with harder goals and bonus rewards
How to Play
- Create a free account (takes 30 seconds)
- Choose your country from the interactive world map
- Set energy policies using intuitive sliders each turn
- Unlock breakthrough technologies with R&D points
- Survive crises and make tough diplomatic choices
- Reach 2050 with the lowest emissions and highest score
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is it free?
- Yes, 100% free. No download, no app store, no subscription. Just a browser.
- Who is this game for?
- Anyone curious about climate change, energy policy, or strategy games. Students, teachers, environmentalists, and gamers all enjoy it.
- Is it educational?
- Yes. The simulation uses real-world energy data and shows the real tradeoffs between economic growth, energy security, and emissions reduction.
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