Underplayed Gems

Secret Government (2021)

Secret Government cover
Developer
GameTrek
Publisher
Fulqrum Publishing
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
2.6 of 5, 299 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow-burn, cerebral experience of pulling global strings from the shadows, where every move is a calculated whisper rather than a shouted order.

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What players say

Players say the game was abandoned in early access and remains riddled with bugs, including broken ledger numbers and a game-breaking time-stall glitch. The UI and tutorial are nearly impossible to decipher. Reviewers are split on whether the concept is promising or just overengineered.

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