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Games Like The Newspapers of the day

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Story Rich, Singleplayer, Choices Matter, Multiple Endings.

The Newspapers of the day header art

In 1920s Gyeongseong, the pen is mightier than the sword, but your hand is trembling. As an editor-in-chief, arrange articles, dodge censorship, and manipulate public opinion. Will you wake the people with the truth or yield to survive? Your editorial choices will rewrite history.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: Q3 2026
Developer: divingstudio
Genres: Adventure, Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Platforms: Windows

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    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%

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    Why similar: Political 43%, Historical 22.3%, Choices Matter 15.5%, Multiple Endings 7.3%, Story Rich 5.7%

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    76% matchNo user reviews
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    Why similar: Historical 26.2%, Visual Novel 19.4%, Hand-drawn 10.7%, Education 10.1%, Choices Matter 9.6%

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    77% matchVery Positive84% of 1,135 reviews2020
    Dev: Paintbucket GamesPub: HandyGames
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 61%

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    Windows
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    73% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2023
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Why similar: Lore-Rich 20.7%, Political 19.3%, Visual Novel 16.7%, Choices Matter 13.5%, Multiple Endings 12.4%

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    73% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2023
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    Dev: MOON USAGI
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    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Nebuchadnezzar Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    71% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2024
    Dev: Ignatios Productions
    Windows

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    70% matchPositive96% of 24 reviews2024
    Dev: Tidvis Games
    Windows · Mac

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    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: VoltekPlay
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Assume the presidency of Velistra, a nation teetering on collapse. Every choice reshapes destiny amid ruthless factions, moral dilemmas, and global pressures. A careful balance must be struck in both economics and politics. How will you lead?

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    69% matchNo user reviews2026
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    Windows

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    69% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2023
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    69% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: nyamnyamgames
    Windows

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    69% matchPositive80% of 25 reviews2022
    Dev: Media Alliance Gaming Studio Sp. z o.o.
    Windows

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    69% matchVery Positive80% of 925 reviews2020
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    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%

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    69% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2022
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    66% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Team Barricades
    Windows

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    66% matchNo user reviews
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    65% matchMixed60% of 20 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    65% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Amateur Studio
    Windows

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    Windows

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    64% matchNo user reviews2027
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    Windows

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    65% matchMixed58% of 38 reviews2022
    Dev: 微光工作室
    Windows

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    64% matchNo user reviews2026
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    Windows

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    64% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,841 reviews2022
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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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    Windows

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    Windows · Mac

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    61% matchVery Positive97% of 62 reviews2025
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    62% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
    Dev: FunPick
    Windows

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    63% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    63% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: GOA
    Windows · Mac

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    63% matchVery Positive87% of 7,874 reviews2018
    Dev: Alawar Stargaze (Warm Lamp Games)Pub: Alawar
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 18.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%

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    61% matchPositive92% of 26 reviews2025
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    62% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows · Mac

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    59% matchPositive93% of 28 reviews2026
    Dev: FLUXO GAMES
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    60% matchVery Positive85% of 1,303 reviews2024
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    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%

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    61% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    62% matchMostly Positive76% of 67 reviews2022
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    61% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Infinite Inbox
    Windows

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    59% matchVery Positive96% of 178 reviews2024
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    62% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
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    Windows

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    61% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    62% matchPositive88% of 17 reviews2022
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    Windows

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    63% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2020
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    61% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    60% matchNo user reviews
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    60% matchNo user reviews
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