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"Great Houses of Calderia" is a feudal grand strategy game set in a renaissance-inspired mythical province. As a noble family, your goal is to rule Calderia and overcome the power-hungry Viceroy. You must manage your house leaders and their family members, each with their own stories and desires, by assigning them to key tasks and considering their traits and personalities. Make critical decisions during battles and diplomatic events to rise in the ranks.

In the unique world of this political simulator, you travel to Europe, 1933-1935, to become the party leader in one of the following countries: Germany, France, or England. You have a real chance to become the winner of WWII even before it begins...

In "Sigma Theory: Global Cold War," you lead your country's Sigma division to harness a groundbreaking scientific discovery before other superpowers do, utilizing a team of elite agents and advanced technology to gain an edge in the global race for dominance. This turn-based strategy game from the creators of "Out There" features espionage, diplomacy, and research, with the potential to reshape the world's political and financial landscape.

"Suzerain is a single-player, text-based historical role-playing game with wonderful mechanics and dense atmosphere. As President Anton Rayne, lead the country of Sordland through political drama and economic crisis after a 20-year dictatorship. Experience tough choices, humor, and high emotional stakes in this grind-heavy, replayable game with excellent music and visuals."

In "Intelligence Trader" , set in the 1960s Cold War, you lead the neutral spy organization B.R.I.D.G.E., trading information for profit. Monitor world news to capitalize on global events, and recognize the potential impact of critical information on historical outcomes. Navigate the delicate balance of spying on anyone, yet offending no one, to maximize your earnings.

"Democracy 4" is a political simulation game where you serve as a country's leader, making policy decisions and managing national affairs. Its unique feature is a neural network model of citizens' opinions, allowing for a more realistic and in-depth political simulation. The game also includes new features such as media reports, coalition governments, and emergency powers, with a focus on modern policy ideas and current political topics. Gameplay takes place on a vector-graphics engine for a cleaner user interface.

"Crisis in the Kremlin" is a challenging strategy game set in the political landscape of the Soviet Union during the late 1980s and early 1990s. As the leader of the Communist Party, players must navigate a complex web of political, economic, and social issues while dealing with multiple possible outcomes. The game features realistic simulations, tactical decision-making, and multiple endings based on player choices.

"At the Gates" is a 4X grand strategy game designed by Jon Shafer, the creator of Civilization 5. As a Dark Age lord, your goal is to construct a kingdom in the ruins of the Roman Empire. Manage resources, build an economy, and navigate the unique traits of your clans to overcome strong neighbors and harsh winters. In this challenging and evolving world, can you lead your people to prosperity and historical significance?

In "Evil Bank Manager" , become a ruthless capitalist during the era of geographical discoveries and industrial revolution. Manipulate, conspire, and control money to gain influence and wealth. Experience well-designed gameplay with a complex economic system, offering numerous hours of engaging strategic simulation.

In Humankind, a turn-based historical strategy game, you'll craft your own civilization by combining up to 60 cultures from different eras, such as Babylonians, Mayans, Umayyads, and British. Your choices in scientific development, moral decisions, and response to historical events will shape your unique story. The Heritage Collection includes the main game and additional culture packs.