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Games like Rise of the Successor

Games like Rise of the Successor

Games like Rise of the Successor

Looking for games like Rise of the Successor? Here are top role playing recommendations with a historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with State of Affairs, Australia: Federation 1901 or Wealth of Nations: Economic Strategy.

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  1. State of Affairs - A Modern Geopolitical SimulationStep into the role of a nation’s leader in State of Affairs, a turn-based political strategy game where history is yours to shape. Navigate the complex realities of governance in the 20th and 21st centuries, balancing domestic and international pressures as you build your legacy. Available Scenarios Japan: Post-WWII Recovery (1952) Rebuild a n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to State of Affairs.

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  2. Build a Nation. Shape History.Australia: Federation 1901 is a grand nation management simulation that places you in control of Australia from the very first day of Federation: 1 January 1901. Guide a young nation through economic booms and recessions, political challenges, population growth, infrastructure expansion, social reform, and global conflicts. Every decision you make influences the futu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Australia: Federation 1901.

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  3. Wealth of NationsTake control of a nation and guide it through decades of economic, political, and social challenges. Build a prosperous economy, manage public finances, respond to crises, and shape your country's future in a deep grand-strategy simulation inspired by real-world economics. Every decision matters. Adjust tax policy, shape government spending, allocate public budgets, and respond t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wealth of Nations: Economic Strategy.

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  4. The world stands on the brink of World War III. Chaos is spreading across the globe. You are the leader of an international organization similar to the UN, trying to prevent total collapse. You have no direct power - your capabilities depend on international support and your ability to maintain control. Prevent WW3 is a global strategy game set in the near future. Wars erupt across the world - fr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prevent WW3.

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  5. Provisional Authority: An AI Governance Simulation is a strategic governance simulation where every policy decision shapes the future of a nation — and the evolution of the artificial intelligence designed to help you manage it. Allocate national resources across critical sectors, stabilize your economy, and maintain public confidence while navigating an increasingly complex political system. Bu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Provisional Authority: An AI Governance Simulation.

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  6. You have one presidential term to preserve the republic. Over 48 months, ministers, diplomats, investigators, military officers, activists, and ordinary citizens will bring urgent issues to your desk. Each case offers two defensible choices. Neither guarantees safety, and every signature changes the country's future. Information is incomplete. Decisions are final. Consequences remember everythin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ONE MORE TERM.

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  7. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    98% User Score Based on 65 reviews

    Maestro’s Cold War 2 is a replayable grand-strategy sandbox about the world’s tensest standoff of the Cold War. Play as the USA or the USSR, manage Prestige, Budget, and National Policies, and bend history through policies, proxies, diplomacy, and brinkmanship. Easy to pick-up but hard and deep enough to offer a challenge, this is the kind of game you will keep coming back to. How Does the G… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maestro's Cold War 2.

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  8. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 106 reviews

    "The Succession of Changing Kings" puts you at the helm of a kingdom on the verge of disaster. The lands that were once rich have now decayed into emptiness. The fields, once fertile with crops, are now covered in weeds. Trade routes have fallen silent, and the best people are leaving their homeland. Construct buildings, hire subjects, decide the fate of your liegemen and take criti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Succession of Changing Kings.

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  9. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    70% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    Rise from a cunning strategist to a powerful ruler. Master economic warfare, manipulate global events, and build industries or armies to conquer the world. Every decision in this modern Grand Strategy game shapes your ascent to power—will you rise through wealth or force?In Trade Conquest, wealth is your weapon, and the world is your battlefield. This modern Grand Strategy and 4X game challenges y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trade Conquest.

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  10. Rule an Empire. Reshape a Century. Sultan's Decree is a card-based strategy game that puts you in control of the Ottoman Empire across 623 years of history. From the dynasty's founding in 1299 to the birth of the Turkish Republic in 1922, every swipe of your finger determines the fate of millions. Balance the demands of four powerful factions -- the Ulema (religion), the Reaya (people), the Milita… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sultan's Decree.

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  11. RUN YOUR CAMPAIGN. WIN THE PRESIDENCY.SimElection USA is a turn-based political strategy game where you take control of a presidential campaign and fight your way to the White House. Build your candidate, shape your message, and navigate a system where money, media, influence, and timing decide everything. ──────── THINK LIKE A REAL CAMPAIGN STRATEGISTEvery turn is a high-stakes decision. Rai… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SIM Election USA.

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  12. You are the leader of a state in a complex and ever-changing world. Every decision you make affects the support of key factions: bureaucrats, capitalists, workers, the military, and others. Monitor the economy, ecology, corruption, crime, and public health. Shape domestic policies and build international relations - from peaceful alliances to cold-blooded confrontation. Implement reforms, invest … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Statecraft.

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  13. Step into the heart of social unrest in Protest Simulator – a gripping simulation that immerses you in the struggle for justice, freedom, and order. In a world where ideologies collide and power dynamics shift, Protest Simulator lets you experience the tension from both sides of the barricade, as you choose between becoming a passionate protester or a dedicated law enforcer. Choose Your Role: As… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Protest Sim.

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  14. The Kingdom of Choices Welcome, to the kingdom of kings! In "The Kingdom of Choices," players embark on an adventure set in the 1200s as the king of the non-existent Kingdom of Aquila. Players face various challenges in the kingdom and must manage their kingdom and shape its future. As their characters enter the throne room, they must make challenging decisions affecting various factor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdom Of Choices.

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  15. Can you survive the pressure of power? Crisis Cabinet is a turn-based political strategy simulation where you lead a nation through elections, unrest, scandals, economic pressure, war and national emergencies. Every turn gives you limited political capital and too many problems to solve. Raise taxes or cut spending. Fund healthcare, defence, policing, welfare, education or infrastructure. Respon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crisis Cabinet.

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  16. ONE PASSION.  COUNTLESS VOICES. A HISTORY RESHAPED. In a world where every citizen has a will of their own, can you build a mighty nation? 【Where every life can change the course of history】 CONQUISTA—a strategy game that blends colony sim w/ 4X gameplay. Build thriving cities and lead your nation to dominance. With living units who work, build relationships, and pursue ambitions of their o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CONQUISTA: Tide of Wills.

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  17. ️ THE LAST BASTION OF HUMANITYThe outside world has collapsed. Radiation, scarcity, and chaos have decimated civilization, leaving only one single fortified refuge: your bastion. But keeping the doors shut is not enough to ensure survival. In Neo-Exodus: Last Bastion, you assume supreme command in an immersive experience of management and decision-making under pressure. Every choice shapes the fu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neo-Exodus: Last Bastion.

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  18. BARON LOCALMake deals. Break promises. Survive the scandals.BARON LOCAL is a political life simulator set in modern Romania. Begin as an ordinary citizen and fight your way through party structures, local power networks, and elections in a living political world where every decision leaves consequences. Build alliances with influential groups, negotiate with political actors, survive scandals, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Baron Local.

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  19. The Legend of Fancy Realm Remake is a story driven tactical RPG that brings a long cherished SRPG classic back to life. Set in a vast fantasy world shaped by ancient wars and fragile alliances, the game weaves together turn based tactical combat and character focused storytelling, where every decision carries weight. Originally released over two decades ago, The Legend of Fancy Realm Remake earn… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Legend of Fancy Realm Remake.

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  20. STATE OF COMMANDState of Command is a modern grand strategy game where you lead a nation as its head of state, balancing military command, economic management, and diplomacy in a dynamic geopolitical sandbox. Direct brigade-level military forces across a living world map while guiding your nation’s political and strategic direction. Organize your armed forces, plan large-scale offensives, respond… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to State of Command.

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  21. Forge your family's legacy in a chaotic land of alternate history.As the sole survivor of a fallen noble house, you must rise from a remote province. Expand your influence through military conquest, economic mastery, and complex diplomacy. Every decision you make will shape the ultimate fate of the continent. Granular Military Command: Down to the Individual Soldier Precise Chain of Command: Ma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aye! My Liege.

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  22. Politburo Simulator is a turn-based strategy game that puts you in charge of a fictional Communist country. As the General Secretary, your job is to manage your cabinet of Politburo members, make crucial decisions, and maintain control over your nation. To stay in power, you'll need to navigate a complex web of political events. Each turn, you'll face new challenges—economic crises, internal p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Politburo Simulator.

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  23. Welcome aboard, Captain! Black Flag Rising invites you to set sail into a world where the horizon stretches as far as your ambitions and the ocean is teeming with opportunities — and danger. As a cunning pirate captain, you and your ragtag crew will navigate through treacherous waters, chart unclaimed territories, uncover buried treasure, and wage fierce naval battles in your quest for power and f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black Flag Rising.

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  24. "The world won’t end... but the Republic might." Welcome to 1936. The dust has barely settled on a devastating civil war. The streets of Arkelia are scarred by clashes between rival political groups. The economy is choked by debt, the military operates as a state within a state, and across the northern border, a hostile dictatorship is preparing to march. The Republic is fracturing. An… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arkelia - The Fragile Inheritance.

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  25. Early Access AvailableWorld Order: Global Power is in active Early Access ...and moving fast. The game is feature-rich and playable end to end today, and it's patched constantly: several updates have shipped in a single week, most of them straight from player requests in our Discord. Recent additions include rival AI that explains why it acts (sanctions, alliances, wars), a regime system that nam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to World Order: Global Power.

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  26. Master "ZigZag": A Hardcore Social Media SimulatorThe game features a realistic social media management system. On your main platform, "ZigZag", every piece of content demands careful strategy. You must weigh your talents and skills to select the right niche and style, making crucial decisions across three phases: [Planning], [Production], and [Post-Production]. Keep a close e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to B面人生:存在的重量 Life:Reboot.

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  27. Age of Resistance is a modern grand strategy set in South America.Lead your nation through economic pressure, political instability, and total war as the continent stands on the brink of collapse. From managing unrest and making critical decisions to sustaining your economy and waging wars, every action carries consequences. Playable in real-time with pause against AI-controlled nations, allowin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Age of Resistance.

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  28. Presidential Pathways: Global Impact Presidential Pathways: Global Impact is a deep political and economic simulation game where you take the reins of a developing nation. As President, your objective is to lead your country toward long-term prosperity, balancing the complex needs of the economy, the environment, and social welfare while maintaining the support of your citizens. Core Gameplay … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Presidential Pathways.

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  29. The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian is a narrative role-playing game telling the story of a cruel world, where lawbreaking is met with severe punishment, and a crown prince must decide the destiny of the land. Whether you rule maintaining the old order, or create a new future is up to you. In the Great Arknian Empire, everyone’s life is determined by their birth. Such is the ultimate law lai… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian.

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    51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Who will you be? A tyrant who raises taxes and abuses his power, or a great leader who raises a mighty army and builds a grand library? The choice is all yours. Key Features Choice Based Gameplay Resource Management Character Customization Easily Modable Take control of a lord and manage your city in this city running simulator. Make sure to balance your resources and navigate the demands … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oh My Lord.

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  31. Controls:Click to say yes, double click to say no. Keep everything ambivalent. Try make as many decisions as possible before it all falls apart to earn a high score.---CEO Simulator 2024 plunges you into the high-pressure, fast-paced world of corporate leadership, where every decision you make has the potential to lead your company to unprecedented success—or devastating failure. As the CEO, you’l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CEO Simulator 2024.

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  32. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    91% User Score Based on 534 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 3 reviews

    Short media bias adventure where YOU control national news and its impact on your career, society, and family. Control the News, control the Truth. Share your story, and see what the Headliner before you did. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Headliner: NoviNews.

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  33. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 282 reviews

    The confrontation between the East and the West is coming to an end, but not between East and West Germany. The old party leaders are still sitting in their offices, not changing anything and waiting for exclamations from Moscow. But their end is close – Gorbachev and Kohl have already decided... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ostalgie: The Berlin Wall.

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  34. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    76% User Score Based on 445 reviews

    Don’t let the Soviet Union collapse, and fall in the darkness of history or lead the Union by a new path – democracy and free market! But before you decide something, think – wouldn’t it cause more harm than good? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crisis in the Kremlin.

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  35. 开发自述An AVG gala game that incorporates political intrigue and combat. The primary gameplay revolves around advancing the AVG storyline, incorporating elements like item search and exploration. As the plot progresses, we encounter battles and mysterious events at key junctures. Through different narrative choices, we can enhance our protagonist's stats, which must meet specific requirements to clea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 我主沉浮-Master of Fate's Tides.

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  36. Rad New World ☢️ – Post-Apocalyptic Open World RPGImmerse yourself in a brutal, beautiful wasteland where survival meets style in this retro-inspired post-apocalyptic CRPG. Rad New World blends gritty grunge/punk aesthetics with classic Western vibes as you step into the boots of a lone wanderer exploring a vast, unforgiving open world packed with danger, opportunity, and high replayability.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rad New World.

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  37. 1. In-Depth Political Strategy In Path to Power, you are tasked with managing not merely a character, but the entire political trajectory of a nation. Implement sweeping reforms, allocate scarce resources, navigate intricate relationships with the elites, respond to brewing crises, and consolidate your position step by step. Every single decision reverberates across the economy, public approval, s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Path to Power.

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  38. A covenant is more than a castle. It is a community, a legacy, and a story that spans generations.   Covenantum is a seasonal covenant-management strategy game inspired by the tabletop role-playing game Ars Magica by Atlas. Lead a fledgling covenant of magi, companions, and grogs through decades of magical research, political intrigue, supernatural mysteries, and Tribunal politics. Every season … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Covenantum.

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  39. [h2]Welcome to Office, Mayor[/h2] Hello, Mayor is a pixel-art city management game about the work behind urban growth. You have been appointed to lead a developing regional city. Vacant land is waiting to be planned, documents and public requests keep arriving at your office, residents expect better housing, jobs, schools, healthcare, and environmental conditions, while companies arrive with inv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hello Mayor.

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  40. Folks, let me tell you, this game—Make the Border Great Again: Visa Officer Simulator—is absolutely tremendous. You, yes YOU, are the hero we need at the border. Your job? The most important. Check those passports, stop the frauds, and protect the country from chaos. Believe me, it's not easy. Fake papers? We’ve got plenty. Crazy excuses? You’ll hear them all. But with your quick thinking and big … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Make the Border Great Again: Visa Officer Simulator.

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  41. Game Overview:COLOSSEUM is an epic game that combines action-adventure with deep role-playing elements. Players will play Victor, an ancient Roman general who was wronged, trapped in the bloody Colosseum, fighting against fate between life and death. The game combines exciting real-time battles, rich plot lines and exquisite graphics. Victor, who has been betrayed, framed and lost his freedom, mus… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 斗兽场 COLOSSEUM.

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    They say the pen is mightier than the sword, but in the world of Redacted, you wield not just the pen, but truth itself. Welcome to an era where information is abundant, yet truth is a carefully curated commodity. You, positioned at a news agency poised to dictate public opinion, wield power mightier than any weapon: the ultimate authority over the news, deciding what the public sees and what the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Redacted.

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  43. Long Live the Emperor is a simulation game where you step into the role of a new ruler of a fictional ancient Chinese dynasty. Govern the realm, secure imperial lineage, conquer distant lands, and forge an era of prosperity! As long as the emperor lives and the national treasury remains abundant, the kingdom shall never fall! Highlight Features: AI Chat The full version will introduce an AI … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 吾皇万岁.

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  44. The Guild – Europa 1410 takes you back to the roots of the series, drawing inspiration from the original Europa 1400: The Guild. Starting at the head of a fledgling dynasty with only a modest business, your journey begins. As the years pass and your enterprise grows, you need to expand your family’s influence and secure a succession to ensure your legacy endures. However, business and trade alo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Guild - Europa 1410.

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  45. Secret Government is a grand strategy game about a secret society. Remaining unseen, they have been ruling mankind for hundreds of years. Your role will not be just to lead a particular country or region, but the Brotherhood — a centuries-old organization that works in the shadows and manipulates the entire world. Pull the strings of fate as you influence the present and future on a global scale, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Secret Government.

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  46. 38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    64% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    In Quarantine, you make the pandemic policies and funding priorities for your country as the head of the Health and Human Services Department. You will have to save your country from this global pandemic, while trying to keep the public and government officials happy. Based on realistic models to calculate the evolution of a virus and the opinions and actions of the public, Quarantine simulat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quarantine: Global Pandemic.

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  47.        After the colonial era ended, new nations rose one after another on the former colonies, and conflicts among various ethnic groups also began to surface. Instigated by ambitious schemers, the exiles suffered massacres and expulsions. To survive, they had no choice but to flee and resist. Can you lead these exiles to build a new nation? How will you carve out living space in the crevice of t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asterhaven:Emerge.

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  48. How Will You Lead?The future of your nation rests in your hands. Pass laws, appoint ministers, shape public opinion, and navigate crises as competing factions, political rivals, and powerful institutions challenge your authority. Imperialism / Royal Traditionalism – Monarchy, tradition, hierarchy, and national heritage. Proletariat Movement – Worker-led government focused on equality and colle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Council & Conflict.

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  49. Live the rise and fall of a gangster in Prohibition-era Chicago. Strategic turn-based management meets gritty narrative in a city built on blood, booze, and betrayal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Empire of Vice: Chicago.

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  50. Mesozoikum: Reactor Civilization Profit. Power. Consequences.Take control of an aging nuclear reactor in a world where profit matters more than safety and statistics can always be adjusted. CONTROLLED MELTDOWN is a satirical nuclear management game where you oversee every aspect of a power plant: neutron density, temperature, cooling systems, power grids, personnel — and most importantly, how … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MESOZOIKUM.

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