Megalo Polis (2016)

Developer: Black Sheep studio
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Indie, Strategy
Rating: 2.3 of 5, 11 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.9 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A hectic, satirical RTS where you scheme and scramble through the absurdity of a political campaign.

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What players say

Players find the game amusing for a few minutes but quickly call the gameplay repetitive and shallow. The bobblehead art style and tacky speeches get a laugh, but the lack of strategy and grating voice work hurt it. A few reviewers note it feels tailored to the 2016 election cycle and doubt it holds up afterward.

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