Underplayed Gems

Democracy 3 (2013)

Democracy 3 cover
Developer
Positech Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
3.7 of 5, 7,255 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 15 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A dry, number-crunching political simulator where every policy decision ripples through a simulated population.

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What players say

Players enjoy the unconventional focus on governance through policy decisions instead of warfare, praising the game as one of the best in the political simulation genre. The UI is intuitive and the graphics are charming, though one player does not recommend it without elaboration.

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