Career of the President (2021)

Developer: WagnerGameLab
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Free To Play, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 28 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 26 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A methodical, turn-based text adventure where you manage finances and make calculated choices in a late-80s inspired atmosphere.

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What players say

Players describe a text-based career simulator where choices often lead to absurd bankruptcy, like losing everything after buying a car. Many say mechanics are unexplained, requiring trial and error, but the game's nostalgia and chaotic randomness keep some coming back.

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