Underplayed Gems

US Spy: Mission in Russia (2020)

US Spy: Mission in Russia cover
Developer
Alex Demchenko
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
3.6 of 5, 217 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 45 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A darkly comedic turn-based strategy game that blends educational tension with satirical political management.

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What players say

Players report the game is very short, completed in minutes, and feels more like an interactive documentary than a game. The political satire and real-world references get some praise, but many describe the gameplay as shallow clicking with forced waiting.

Screenshots

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