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What players love

What players love

Players praise the concept first, leading a secret society to world domination one region at a time through bribery, charm and intimidation, and call the turn-based loop addictive and closer to a puzzle than a war game. Reviewers say it is hard in a way that makes them think about every move, enjoy the presentation, and mention a developer who responds.

Players praiseContent & conceptMechanicsDifficultyPresentationStudio & updates

Out nowUpdated Dec 24

The Shadow Government Simulator

WindowsmacOSLinux

By Chupacabra Game Studios ↗

A turn-based strategy game where you lead a secret society towards world domination. Investigate the influential and convert them to your faction via bribery, seduction and intimidation. Reshape society's power structures to fend off rival societies and the world's nations in your quest for power.

Why it’s worth your timeRun the conspiracy the internet warned you about.
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GenreSimulation · Strategy
PlatformsPC / Mac / Linux
Steam reviews111 · 75%
PlayersSingle-player
Price$9.99
Languages
English, French+ 7 others

English, French, Italian, German, Russian, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese

75%
Positive on Steam111 Steam reviews
Latest from the studio

What the team's been up to.

Steam update · Dec 24

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 🎇

Dear *REDACTED*! 🎅 Christmas and New Year are in front of us, and we wish you all the greatest luck, the most patience, the greatest plans, the spiciest tea to spill!

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Playable now

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A turn-based strategy game where you lead a secret society towards world domination. Investigate the influential and convert them to your faction via bribery, seduction and intimidation. Reshape society's power structures to fend off rival societies and the world's nations in your quest for power.

Release
Oct 17, 2022
Price
$9.99
Controller
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Official sources onlyNo sponsored placementUpdated Dec 24
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Languages

English · French · Italian · German · Russian · Spanish - Spain · Portuguese - Brazil · Simplified Chinese · Traditional Chinese

System requirements

Minimum

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64-bit Processor: Intel Core i7 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 900 MB available space

Recommended

Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

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Development timeline

From first build to post-launch.

  1. BuildIn developmentChupacabra Game Studios
  2. ValidateDemos & playtests—
  3. LaunchReleasedOct 17, 2022
  4. LivePost-launchUpdated Dec 24